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The Queen and Prince Philip were not behind "concerns" about the colour of Archie's skin, says Oprah Winfrey. The talk show host said Prince Harry had insisted she tell people his grandmother and grandfather were not involved. In new clips on US breakfast TV, he also claimed the Queen had listened to "really bad" advice and was suddenly too busy to meet him at Sandringham last year. Harry added that the UK press was "inherently corrupt or racist or biased" and that racism was "a large part" behind him leaving the country. Live: Latest reaction to bombshell Meghan and Harry interview Advertisement Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Meghan claims Archie's skin colour was discussed The two-hour interview - Oprah With Meghan And Harry - was broadcast on US television on Sunday night and went further than many expected. New clips have now aired on the CBS This Morning show as the … [Read more...] about Meghan and Harry interview: Queen and Prince Philip not behind comments about colour of Archie’s skin

Prince Harry and Meghan have given an explosive tell-all interview to Oprah Winfrey, opening up about racism concerns, suicidal thoughts and Royal Family rifts. The two-hour prime-time interview with the US chat host - where "no subject is off limits" - has given the couple their chance to tell their story and left many reeling from the unexpected revelations . As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex admit they walked away from life as senior royals because they felt "trapped", we look at the network of famous and influential figures they've got on speed dial now they've built a new life in the US. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris While the Royal Family remain staunchly apolitical, Prince Harry and Meghan's departure from "The Firm" has allowed them freedom to have a more friendly relationship with political movers and shakers. Advertisement Harry's past work on military issues bought him into close contact with the Bidens, … [Read more...] about Harry and Meghan: The celebrities and influential figures who make up their LA inner circle

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, opened up about the struggles of living in the royal family in an interview with television personality Oprah Winfrey, which aired on Sunday in the United States. The highly-anticipated interview hsa prompted a host of reactions from both sides of the Atlantic and elsewhere. Reactions in the US On the US side, most were sympathetic to the couple's plight and decision to leave the royal family. Star tennis player Serena Williams said she was "proud" of her "selfless friend" Meghan, who she said lives by example "with empathy and compassion." "She teaches me every day what it means to be truly noble. Her words illustrate the pain and cruelty she's experienced," said Williams. Watch video 06:45 Share 'They either have to be private citizens or royals' Send Facebook Twitter reddit EMail Facebook Messenger Web Whatsapp Web Telegram linkedin Permalink … [Read more...] about Meghan and Harry interview: The reactions

Meghan Markle has claimed the Duchess of Cambridge made her cry in the lead up to her royal wedding. There had been reports that Meghan upset Kate in a row about the flower girl dresses, however she has now said it was actually the other way around. During her interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan said she has now forgiven Kate, saying that she's a "good person". She says that Kate gave her flowers to apologise for the incident. Meghan says that the incident was a "turning point". Speaking to Oprah, she said: "Everyone in the institution knew it wasn't true. I am not sharing that piece about Kate to be in any way disparaging about her. I would hope that she would want that to be corrected." Meghan also claimed that Harry had to have conversations before Archie was born about how dark his skin might be. Meghan said there were "several conversations" about her son Archie's skin tone, adding revealing who was involved in the talks "would be very damaging to them". Harry … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle says Kate Middleton made her cry – but says she’s forgiven her

England’s 8million state school pupils are today flooding back to full classes for the first time since December. In the national lockdown, only vulnerable or key workers’ children could attend in person with the rest learning at home. Now all schools are opening to all pupils in the same week in Step One of Boris Johnson ’s roadmap out of lockdown. Secondary pupils will get twice-a-week tests and be told to wear face masks in the classroom to slow the spread. But worried unions had wanted a phased reopening amid fears it could lead to a rise of Covid rates in the community. Ministers insist the reopening will be “irreversible”, even if the R number goes above 1. But local closures could still spring into action if there’s a local spike. Here’s what you need to know. Which schools are going back when? All state schools in England are being told to welcome back all pupils from today, Monday 8 March. For primary schools, this should mean all pupils return to … [Read more...] about School return explained: New rules on testing and masks – as pupils face longer days