In their interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle levied several startling accusations, sparking a debate about race. Among these claims was Meghan's revelation that an unnamed member of the Royal Family had speculated about the potential darkness of their son Archie's skin before his birth. Meghan also disclosed that she was denied access to mental health support during a personal crisis. These revelations left the Royal Family deeply distressed.
In the aftermath of the interview's airing in Britain, Prince William was compelled to assert that the royals "are very much not a racist family." This statement came during an official visit to a school, following a carefully-worded response from the Queen expressing her sadness at the interview's contents, though noting that memories of events may differ.
Omid Scobie's earlier version of his book "Endgame," released in 2023, hinted that Kate Middleton and King Charles were the individuals who allegedly made remarks about Archie's skin color. During his appearance on Royal Exclusive, Arthur Edwards MBE lamented the interview's portrayal of the Royal Family. He emphasized that, in his extensive travels with members of the Royal Family, he had never witnessed any indication of racism.
Arthur's comments coincide with statements from Princess Diana's former bodyguard, Ken Wharfe, who affirmed on The Sun's Royal Exclusive show that he never encountered racism during his 16-year tenure with the Royal Family, despite ongoing rumors.
