The Moments That Need Your Attention From Meghan Markle And Prince Harry’s Oprah Interview

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Last night, the long anticipated Meghan Markle and Prince Harry primetime special with Oprah took place. An interview which was just as explosive and just as open as expected, saw the Duke and Duchess of Sussex speak on topics from how they believe racism was at the core of many of their issues, to Meghan’s welfare and thoughts about taking her own life, press scrutiny and their relationship with fellow royals.

When it comes to leaving the royal family and speaking their truth about why their exit was so needed, the pair seemed to leave no stone unturned.

One of the main points from the interview which has people talking today is Meghan’s comments on how she and her unborn son were treated before she gave birth to him. “When I was pregnant, we now know it was Archie – they said they didn’t want him/her to be a prince/princess and they didn’t want him to receive security, this went on for the last few months of the pregnancy because he’s not going to be a prince,” explained Meghan. Adding that it was heartbreaking to see them not want to follow usual protocol and give their son a royal title, Meghan added that there was no explanation at the time and that it was hard and baffling to see that their son would not receive the same title as other grandchildren.

However, confirming to Oprah that racism played a major part in Meghan’s time as a working senior royal, she confirmed that in those months leading up to the birth of Archie, the pair’s first child, his skin tone was a topic of conversation in the palace.

“In those months when I was pregnant, all around this same time, we have in tandem, the conversation of ‘he won’t be given security, he’s not going to be given a title,’ and also concerns and conversations about how dark his skin might be when he’s born”, explained Meghan to Oprah.

Adding that she wouldn’t reveal names as to who passed racist remarks, Meghan added “I think that would be very damaging to them.”

Another shocking revelation from the interview was how Meghan spoke about her suicidal thoughts, explaining that her life before was “unsurvivable” and that when asked to go seek help somewhere else, she was told it “wouldn’t be good for the institution”. Telling Harry, Meghan added that she was at one of her lowest points, but also knew that it she didn’t confide in him, she would have ended up taking her own life.

“I knew that if I didn’t say it, that I would do it. I just didn’t want to be alive anymore. And that was a very clear and real and frightening constant thought. I remember how he just cradled me,” explained Meghan.

Continuing, Meghan went on to confess more thoughts and truths which she has tightly held onto, including how her “official” wedding day wasn’t “her day” and that she actually married Prince Harry in a backyard ceremony three days before the televised wedding at Windsor Castle.

“You know, three days before our wedding, we got married. No one knows that,” said Meghan, noting that the Archbishop of Canterbury wed the pair in secret, where they exchanged their vows.

Lastly, one of the other major take home points was around Meghan’s relationship with Kate, one which has been highly discussed in the media for years. From their apparent feud to how they don’t see eye to eye and similar remarks.

Explaining that Meghan and Kate had an issue in regards to a flower girl dress for Princess Charlotte, Meghan added that the situation made her cry as it was days before the wedding and issues with her father were cropping up at the same time.

Adding however, that Kate apologised and gave her flowers, Meghan noted that she didn’t feel it was fair to divulge on the situation.

“It wasn’t a confrontation, and I actually think it’s… I don’t think it’s fair to her to get into the details of that, because she apologised.”

Tonight, March 8, the interview will air at 9:30pm on RTÉ 2.

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