A new report suggests that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are being encouraged to speak up on behalf of King Charles, who has recently been named as one of the alleged “Royal racists.” The Telegraph, citing sources close to the Royal Family, reports that there is a call for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to defend Charles amid renewed claims of racism.
Key Takeaway
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are being urged to speak up in defense of King Charles following renewed claims of racism within the Royal Family. Allegations were made in a Dutch translation of a book, with Charles and Kate Middleton named as the senior Royals who allegedly made remarks about Archie’s skin color. While the context of these alleged remarks is yet to be revealed, the silence from Meghan and Harry, who have previously spoken out about feeling unsupported by the Palace, is raising questions.
The Allegations and the Book
The allegations stem from a Dutch translation of a new book that touches on the issue of racism within the Royal Family. According to Piers Morgan, who took it upon himself to identify the King as one of the senior Royals allegedly named in the book, Charles made remarks about Archie’s skin color. Kate Middleton, Prince William’s wife, was also named in the book as allegedly making similar remarks.
It’s important to note that the context of what was allegedly said has not been revealed yet. However, Meghan Markle did mention it in her interview with Oprah, where she characterized the alleged conversations as suggesting that Archie being “brown” and too dark would “be a problem.” This has sparked an ongoing debate and concern about racism within the Royal Family.
Meghan’s Response and Correspondence with Charles
Meghan Markle, in her interview with Oprah, carefully addressed the alleged remarks without providing further details. It was also revealed that she wrote letters to Charles following the alleged remarks, which were mentioned in Omid Scobie’s book, “Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survival.” The leak of the names in the Dutch translation of the book has caused speculation, with Scobie claiming that he never wrote them down in any draft.
Harry’s Response and the Palace’s Silence
Harry, in previous interviews, has pushed back on the allegation of racism within his family. He suggested that the media had distorted what he and Meghan actually alleged, and more recently, he has mentioned “implicit bias” rather than outright racism. However, amidst the new developments implicating Charles and Kate, insiders have commented on the silence from Meghan and Harry, considering their past accounts of feeling unsupported by the Palace.
Revenge and the Overarching Narrative
Interestingly, there seems to be a shift, with Buckingham Palace and Charles’ inner circle reportedly wanting Meghan and Harry to defend the King against the racism claims. This is seen as ironic by some, as Meg/Harry previously alleged a coordinated campaign against them by the Royals and accused the Palace of being complicit with the British press. Fans view this as an opportunity for overdue revenge amid the ongoing saga.
