Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at last got a chance to speak their truth as they sat down with Oprah Winfrey for their first interview together since their royal exit in March 2021. We knew the reveal was going to be explosive, but Markle and Harry really stood our ground Nothing the back. Given the outrageous scrutiny and blatant racism Markle has faced since she first began dating Harry in 2016, the moment was long overdue.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed in February 2021 that they would not be returning as senior members of the British royal family after their 12-month trial period. As a result, Queen Elizabeth II – who died on 8 September aged 96 – stripped them of their honorary military posts and royal patronage; However, they still retain their titles (at least for now). Since then, the tabloids have been hellbent on smearing Markle’s name. But if we’ve learned anything from Harry and Markle’s Oprah interview and the new Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan, the Palace and the British press just don’t know how to deal with a woman who’s independent, says her mind and it isn’t. Don’t be afraid to challenge the status quo.
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