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2021-03-08T09:13:42.431Z


A life in a golden cage, accusations of racism and the baby gender: Meghan and Prince Harry talked about this in an interview with Oprah Winfrey.


A life in a golden cage, accusations of racism and the baby gender: Meghan and Prince Harry talked about this in an interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Los Angeles - Shocking details about Meghan Markle's * and Prince Harry's * life in the British Royal Palace have now come to light in the long-awaited interview with US talk show host Oprah Winfrey.

The Duchess of Sussex not only suffered from the construct of the British royal family, but also from racist remarks from close family members * and the constant negative coverage in the British media.

All of this led her to even toy with the idea of ​​killing herself.

Meghan & Harry in an Oprah interview: Racism allegation against the Royals

Enormous pressure, the palace as a golden cage and accusations of racism against the royals: Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry have drawn a harrowing picture of the British royal family with clear words.

The couple avoided personal attacks against members of the royal family.

But the statements in the interview with US presenter Oprah Winfrey are explosive.

Again and again the language came up with racism - and Meghan reported in detail about suicidal thoughts.

"I just didn't want to be alive anymore," said Meghan in the eagerly awaited interview by the US broadcaster CBS about her time when she was pregnant with son Archie.

"I thought it would solve the situation for everyone." It was no longer an abstract idea.

The grandson of Queen Elizabeth II * and his wife felt abandoned by the royal family - especially when it came to racism.

In the years that Meghan spent in the palace, no family member had stood up against racist attacks and "colonial undertones" in reporting, criticized Harry.

"That hurt."

Meghan & Harry in an Oprah interview: The couple do not want to tear down all bridges to the royal family

On the contrary: the couple said they also experienced racism from their immediate family.

When she was pregnant with son Archie, there were concerns "how dark his skin could be when he is born," said Meghan.

While they answered all other questions openly, the couple remained silent about the details.

Harry insisted that he would never say who talked to them about it.

And Meghan said she did not want to be more specific because it would be "very harmful" to some people.

It is clear, however, that a dark-skinned baby would have been a problem for the palace.

The mother of the 39-year-old American is black. 

But the couple made an obvious effort not to tear down all bridges.

Harry named his grandmother, the Queen, as a role model.

Meghan praised her sister-in-law, Prince William's wife, Kate, as a "good person", contradicting reports of a breakup.

And Harry is also hoping for a reconciliation with his brother William.

"Time heals all wounds, I hope," he said.

The prince only criticized his father Charles.

"I will always love him, but there have been a lot of insults." He feels abandoned, although the heir to the throne should actually understand him - a clear allusion to the turmoil surrounding his mother Princess Diana, who was on the run from paparazzi in 1997 was killed in a traffic accident.

Meghan & Harry in an interview: They reveal more details about the wedding - and the baby gender

In two hours - including numerous commercials - presenter Oprah Winfrey hardly left out a topic.

And received some exclusive news.

They married three days before the dream wedding, which was broadcast worldwide, in a very private circle, Meghan said.

And that the second child she is currently expecting will be a girl.

"Having a boy and a girl, what more could you want?" Harry asked.

But the two wanted to leave it with two children *.

The baby is expected in summer.

By then, Great Britain wants to have largely survived the corona pandemic, which is currently preventing a family reunion in the Windsor house.

The country is eagerly waiting to see whether the royals will then also use the freedom to travel.

(dpa / jbr) * Merkur.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA

The interview will be broadcast in full on German free TV on Monday (March 8, 2021).

Here you will find all the important information about channels and broadcast times.

In general, we do not report on issues that may be related to suicides, so that such cases do not encourage potential copycats.

Reporting will only take place if the circumstances receive special public attention.

If you or someone you know suffers from an existential life crisis or depression, please contact the telephone counseling on: 0800-1110111.

Help is also available from the Psychiatry Crisis Service for Munich and Upper Bavaria on 0180-6553000.

You can find more information on the website www.krisendienst-psychiatrie.de.

List of rubric lists: © Joe Pugliese / Harpo Productions / AP / dpa

Source: merkur

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