Royal Drama Hits the Headlines
Picture this: a boy named Archie, a royal family, and a dinner table where suddenly someone asks, “Just how dark could his skin be?” One can’t help but gasp. That’s the gist of the latest buzz swirling around Windsor Castle.
What We’re Talking About
- Meghan Markle, the “big sister” to the princess game, dumped a bombshell in an Oprah interview.
- Her words suggest a wounded king—no, a King of Hollywood—asked about the shade of Archie’s complexion.
- The rumor has sparked the biggest thunderstorm in the monarchy since the 1997 Princess Diana drama.
- Prince William, the prince who never gets tired of baking muffins, says he’s been silent since his bro’s interview aired.
- He’s not calling the family “racist.” He’s telling the world, “We’re the big, honest family you all love.”
Prince William’s “Baby Talk”
During a school visit in east London, the 38‑year‑old said, “I haven’t spoken to Harry yet, but I will.” He could have saved the whole fiasco with a quick hug.
Why the Headlines Are That Aggressive
It turns out Meghan dropped a ton of emotional truths during her two‑hour chat with Oprah:
- She felt ignored when she cried – “I felt suicidal, and no one answered my pleas.”
- Harry said, “Dad (yes, the future king) let me down; I felt stuck in a castle of cages.”
- Turns out a royal rumor about a racist comment has become the show‑stopper, threatening to damage the 1,000‑year‑old monarchy for decades.
Queen Elizabeth’s Heartfelt Note
When Buckingham Palace released a statement, Queen Elizabeth was quite sad. She wrote, “Our family is saddened by the couple’s last couple of years.”
What Happens Next?
Right now it’s a test of family loyalty, and the plant‑fam tries to keep things alive. Will William and Harry reconcile? Will the monarchy weather this storm? Only time will tell. But we’re sure they’ll keep the ball—both literal and figurative—rolling.
Who said it?
Reeling from the “Heavier Shade” Humour
Meghan, who is half‑black and half‑white, revealed that during her pregnancy with young Archie the family had serious concerns and conversations about how dark his little skin might be when he finally steps out into the world.
Neither Meghan nor Prince Harry underscored who initially asked the question. But in a later clarification, President Winfrey explained that Harry himself admitted the remark was not from either the monarch or her 99‑year‑old husband—who has been housed in the hospital for the past three weeks as the crisis unfolds.
Harry’s “Never‑Again” Promise
During the interview, Prince Harry candidly said: “That conversation, I’m never going to share,” he added. “But at the time, it was awkward. I was a bit shocked.”
Queen’s Acknowledgement
- The palace released a statement saying that race matters were concerning and would be treated with seriousness.
- They also pointed out that recollections may vary.
This, the palace insisted, was a family matter that should stay private.
Family Tension on the Horizon
Prince Harry took the mic to expose the growing distance among family members. He mentioned that his father had at one point stopped answering his calls and that there was space in his relationship with Prince William.
“Many more things will be discussed about that…” he said. “I love William to bits—I’m my brother, we’ve been through hell together, we share the same experience,” he continued. “But we’re on different paths.”
Britain’s Prince Harry and wife Meghan during an interview with Oprah Winfrey. PHOTO: REUTERS
The interview, watched by 12.4 million viewers in Britain and 17.1 million in the United States, has proved divisive among the British public.
Some believe it showed how outdated and intolerant the institution was, while others decried it as a self-serving assault that neither Queen Elizabeth nor her family deserved.
This article was first published in The Straits Times.
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