Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were “confused and upset” by the lack of contact from Prince William and Kate Middleton after concerns about Archie’s skin color were raised. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex felt there was “radio silence” from the Prince and Princess of Wales for two years after their interview with Oprah Winfrey.
According to a report by Express, during the March 2021 interview, Meghan claimed an unnamed royal had concerns over Archie’s skin color before he was born. Omid Scobie states in his new book Endgame that two royals actually made the comments.
Scobie wrote that a source close to Harry and Meghan said William and Kate’s lack of communication “caused a lot of confusion and upset.” The two couples have been estranged since Harry and Meghan stepped down from royal duties in 2020.
Since leaving, the Sussexes have criticized the royal family in interviews and their Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan. Scobie claims they did not speak to William and Kate for two years after the Oprah interview aired.
In the interview, Meghan said there were concerns about how dark Archie’s skin would be and that he would not receive security or a title. After it aired globally, William told reporters, “We are very much not a racist family.”
Scobie states Meghan and Charles exchanged letters where she revealed the names of the two royals who made comments about Archie’s skin. Charles allegedly encouraged her to share her feelings with Kate.
The author claims that after the interview aired, the Sussexes heard nothing from the Waleses, leaving them “confused and upset.” William was the first royal to publicly respond, defending the family against racism claims.
Scobie, in his insightful account, highlights that a reliable source conveyed how the profound silence maintained by William and Kate led to considerable confusion and distress for Harry and Meghan.
The repercussions of this silence have been enduring, contributing to the persistent lack of reconciliation between the two couples, intensifying the existing tensions within the royal family.
Delving into the intricacies of the monarchy’s challenges post-Queen Elizabeth II’s demise, the book “Endgame” offers a comprehensive understanding of the crises unfolding. As Charles assumes the role of King and William stands as the next in line, the dynamics of the royal relationships come under heightened scrutiny in this transitional phase.
The intricacies of navigating these changes become a focal point, shedding light on the complexities that the royal family grapples with amid a period of significant transformation.
