A controversy originating from an interview between Prince Harry, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and Oprah Winfrey over two years ago has now embroiled two prominent figures in Britain’s royal family.
King Charles III and his daughter-in-law, Kate, the Princess of Wales, have been identified by the British press as the two royals mentioned in the initial Dutch release of the book “Endgame.” The book alleges their involvement in discussions about the potential skin tone of Harry and Meghan’s son, Archie, before his birth in 2019.
In their 2021 interview with Winfrey, the Sussexes asserted that before Archie’s birth, there were conversations with Harry regarding the potential color of the child’s skin. Archie, now 4 years old, holds the distinction of being the first biracial royal born in the U.K. with American heritage. He is widely recognized as the first mixed-race child born into the royal family. A controversy originating
During their conversation with Winfrey, both Harry and Meghan refrained from disclosing the identities of the individuals within the royal family who engaged in discussions with Harry about the subject. The unfolding controversy has brought renewed attention to issues of race and discrimination within the monarchy, sparking public debate and further scrutiny of the royal family’s dynamics.
In the recently published book “Endgame,” focusing on the royal family, author Omid Scobie makes claims regarding two individuals who reportedly raised questions about Archie’s skin tone. As an ABC News royal contributor, Scobie has stated in interviews that he is aware of the identities of these two individuals involved in the conversations. However, he chose not to disclose their names in the book, citing restrictions imposed by U.K. libel laws that prevent him from publicly revealing this information.
The decision to withhold the names of the individuals involved adds an additional layer of complexity to the ongoing controversy surrounding the allegations made by Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, in their interview with Oprah Winfrey. The book’s assertions and Scobie’s cautious approach underscore the legal constraints surrounding discussions related to sensitive matters involving individuals, especially within the context of the royal family.