Prince William Denies His Family’s Racism Following the Airing of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Tell-All Interview
In his first public appearance since the airing of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s revealing interview with Oprah, Prince William came to his family’s defense and denied claims of racism within the Royal Family.
Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton paid a visit to London’s School 21 to help promote a new mental health initiative on their first day back since the COVID-19 pandemic began. When asked about his thoughts on the racist claims made during the interview, Prince William said that the Royals are “very much not a racist family.”
Prince William has spoken about the Oprah race claims by Harry and Meghan today at a school visit. Asked if the Royal Family were racist he said: "Very much not a racist family". pic.twitter.com/HgE8SLpEZ6
— Matt Wilkinson (@MattSunRoyal) March 11, 2021
The Duke of Cambridge is the first of the family to speak out following Buckingham Palace’s recent response to racist allegations, which said that “some recollections may vary” regarding events and conversations described by Markle. The interview has sparked many heated discussions and debates about race amongst both fans and celebrities.
Prince William, as a white man doesn’t get to decide if his family is racist.
— James Prescott talks Grief & Transformation (@JamesPrescott77) March 11, 2021
Meghan, as a woman of colour in your family, does.
He and his family need to listen to her. She says they are.
Then instead, publicly apologise and do the work of anti-racism.
While speaking with Oprah, Prince Harry revealed a rift in his relationship with his brother since stepping back from his royal duties. This was confirmed by Prince William who said that he had not yet spoken to Prince Harry since the interview aired, but that he will be.
Prince William perfectly encapsulating the UK’s attitude to racism, in believing it’s something you either are or aren’t and that’s that, and not structures, relations and behaviours which all of us are part of and need to consciously understand in order to unlearn and challenge.
— How Upsetting (@HowUpsetting) March 11, 2021
One of the most shocking moments from their sit down with Oprah was a conversation a member of the Royal Family had with Prince Harry about how dark his son Archie’s skin might be when he was born. The Duke of Sussex refused to say who made the comment and fans have been speculating who may have been responsible.
Many are disappointed in Prince William’s response and some would’ve preferred no comment at all. Fans feel that both he and Buckingham Palace have attempted to deflect and invalidate Markle’s experience with racism during her time as a Royal.
The fact that Prince William has spoken to the press before his own brother about the accusations & upset over racist comments, speaks volumes.
— REBEKKA 🤍 (@rebekkarnold) March 11, 2021
We’re all waiting to see what will come of the allegations and whether or not it’ll inflict change within the Royal Family and UK media. If you missed it, you can stream Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s full interview with Oprah on CBS.
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