Buckingham Palace is taking race-related issues “very seriously” following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s claim of concerns over their baby’s skin color.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex described a tough situation as members of the royal family during an interview with Oprah Winfrey on Sunday. Markle claimed an unnamed family member expressed concern over how “dark” their baby’s skin would be, while Harry said off-camera that neither Queen Elizabeth II, his grandmother, nor Prince Philip, his grandfather, were responsible for making the comment.
“(There were) concerns and conversations about how dark (Archie’s) skin might be when he’s born,” Markle said.
The palace said in a statement on behalf of the queen Tuesday: “The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan.”
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“The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately,” the statement read. “Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved family members.”
In the interview, Markle also talked about struggling with her mental health and said she had suicidal thoughts during her time as a working royal.
After stepping down from royal responsibilities in January 2020, the Sussexes announced on Feb. 19 that they would not return as working royals, instead continuing to reside in Santa Barbara, California.
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Former staffers to Markle have accused her of bullying, and Buckingham Palace announced an investigation into the matter.
“We are clearly very concerned about allegations in The Times following claims made by former staff of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex,” the palace said in a statement. “Accordingly, our HR team will look into the circumstances outlined in the article. Members of staff involved at the time, including those who have left the Household, will be invited to participate to see if lessons can be learned.”
