Prince William says U.K. royals "very much not a racist family"
Summary
Prince William said the British royal family was “very much not a racist family” after Meghan and Prince Harry discussed racism in their interview with Oprah Winfrey. William said he had not spoken to Harry since the interview but planned to do so; Buckingham Palace said the family would address the issues privately.Key Facts
- William made the remarks to journalists during a visit to a school in east London.
- Meghan said she had experienced serious mental health difficulties while in the royal family and had contemplated suicide.
- Meghan and Harry said an unnamed family member had raised concerns about the skin color of their unborn son.
- Buckingham Palace said the family was saddened by the couple’s account and took the issues raised, particularly race, seriously.
- Before the interview aired, the royal family said it was investigating staff allegations that Meghan had bullied them.
- British lawmaker Dawn Butler said the royal family and tabloid press had amplified racist stereotypes about Meghan.
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