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Prince William Responds to Meghan and Harry's Oprah Interview: 'We Are Not a Racist Family'
William also addressed if he has spoken to his brother yet following the interview
Prince William has hit back at racism claims following Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's interview with Oprah Winfrey.
The Duke of Cambridge told a Sky News reporter on Thursday, "We are very much not a racist family," as he and wife Kate Middleton stepped out for the first time since the royal family was stunned by the interview.
When asked if he had spoken to Harry after the Oprah interview, he added, "No, I haven't spoken to him yet, but I will do."
During the sit-down, Meghan said that there were "concerns and conversations about how dark [Archie's] skin might be when he's born" voiced by a member of the royal family.
Later in the interview, Oprah pressed Harry on the issue, asking him who was behind the racially charged comment. "That conversation I'm never going to share," he said. "It was awkward. I was a bit shocked."
Harry later told Oprah that it was not his grandparents Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
A statement released by Buckingham Palace on Tuesday on behalf of Queen Elizabeth addressed the issues raised during the Sussex's interview.
"The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan," it said.
"The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning," the statement continued. "While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately.
"Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved family members."
Asked how he would describe his relationship with his brother now, Harry told Oprah on Sunday, "The relationship is space. Time heals all things, hopefully."
"I love William to bits. He's my brother. We've been through hell together," Harry added. "But we are on different paths."
William and Kate stepped out on Thursday at a school in East London when the prince was asked for a response following the interview. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited School 21 in Stratford, London, to congratulate teachers involved in the re-opening of the school following lockdown.
William also addressed if he has spoken to his brother yet following the interview
Prince William has hit back at racism claims following Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's interview with Oprah Winfrey.
The Duke of Cambridge told a Sky News reporter on Thursday, "We are very much not a racist family," as he and wife Kate Middleton stepped out for the first time since the royal family was stunned by the interview.
When asked if he had spoken to Harry after the Oprah interview, he added, "No, I haven't spoken to him yet, but I will do."
During the sit-down, Meghan said that there were "concerns and conversations about how dark [Archie's] skin might be when he's born" voiced by a member of the royal family.
Later in the interview, Oprah pressed Harry on the issue, asking him who was behind the racially charged comment. "That conversation I'm never going to share," he said. "It was awkward. I was a bit shocked."
Harry later told Oprah that it was not his grandparents Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
A statement released by Buckingham Palace on Tuesday on behalf of Queen Elizabeth addressed the issues raised during the Sussex's interview.
"The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan," it said.
"The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning," the statement continued. "While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately.
"Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved family members."
Asked how he would describe his relationship with his brother now, Harry told Oprah on Sunday, "The relationship is space. Time heals all things, hopefully."
"I love William to bits. He's my brother. We've been through hell together," Harry added. "But we are on different paths."
William and Kate stepped out on Thursday at a school in East London when the prince was asked for a response following the interview. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited School 21 in Stratford, London, to congratulate teachers involved in the re-opening of the school following lockdown.
