The reaction of Buckingham Palace was eagerly awaited: Now Queen Elizabeth II made a statement on the explosive interview of her grandson.
London / Los Angeles - It's the TV highlight of the week: After Prince Harry and Meghan Markle turned their backs on the British royal family with their Megxit, they gave US talk show host Oprah Winfrey an explosive interview.
In it, they revealed details of life in the palace, which resembled a golden cage for the former actress and the Queen's grandson.
They struggled with racism, Meghan suffered suicidal thoughts and the couple criticized the lack of support from the royal family.
Since then, it has been eagerly awaited what reactions the interview sometimes triggered in the palace.
Now Queen Elizabeth II reported personally for the revelations.
Harry and Meghan in an interview: Now the Queen speaks up personally
"We are saddened to see the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan," said the Queen in a statement from Buckhingham Palace on Tuesday evening.
Two days after the broadcast on US television, the Queen responded to the interview.
“Even if some memories can be different”, the accusations of racism in particular would be taken “very seriously”.
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Her statement goes on to say: "The questions raised, especially those relating to racism, are worrying." The allegations are to be discussed in private with the royal family.
Finally, the monarch emphasized that her grandson Prince Harry, Meghan and great-grandson Archie will always remain "beloved members of the family".
Harry and Meghan: The Queen's first reaction since the interview was broadcast
What effects the interview will have on Prince Harry and his family and on Buckingham Palace is currently not foreseeable.
Speaking to Oprah Winfrey, Harry and Meghan refrained from personally attacking members of the royal family.
On her part, too, there were positive words for the family members of the closest circle.
In addition to the revelations, the couple also revealed the gender of child number two.
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