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The interview was eagerly awaited.
And yet, in the end, the scope of what Duchess Meghan revealed in an interview with Oprah Winfrey was surprising.
She spoke openly about suicidal ideation.
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex:
“I just didn't want to live anymore. It was a clear and real and terrifyingly enduring thought. "
A good year ago, Meghan and her husband Prince Harry withdrew from the royal family.
In the interview, Meghan explains that she did not receive any support from the royal family - on the contrary.
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex:
“It wasn't until we were married and things really got worse that I realized: I'm not just not being protected. But they are also willing to lie to protect other members of the family. They weren't ready to tell the truth to protect me and my husband. "
Prince Harry all reminded of the story of his mother, Princess Diana.
Harry expected more from his father, Prince Charles.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex:
"I'm really disappointed that he's been through something similar."
Diana was subjected to similar pressure more than 20 years ago as Meghan is now, she died in a car accident on the run from paparazzi.
However, Harry thinks his wife's case is even more threatening than his mother's.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex:
“What I saw was history repeat itself. But maybe or definitely a lot more dangerous. Because now there is racism - and social media. And when I say history repeats itself, I am talking about my mother. "
Meghan realized before the birth of her son Archie that racism was also part of the problem.
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex:
“We had talks about Archie not getting any protection, no title. And at the same time there was talk and concern about how dark his skin might be when he was born. "
It should have been clear to both of them that the couple will again produce a lot of headlines with this interview - and the pressure on the British royal family should continue to grow.