🔴 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's interview with Oprah Winfrey is about to be broadcast in the UK.
In this thread, we'll bring you a play-by-play of the explosive revelations while the country watches 👇
For more: telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/03/0…
In this thread, we'll bring you a play-by-play of the explosive revelations while the country watches 👇
For more: telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/03/0…
📺 The two-hour blockbuster will be broadcast by ITV and on ITV hub at 9pm.
It first aired on March 7 on CBS News, one of America's largest TV networks, at 8pm PT/ET (or 1am UK time)
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It first aired on March 7 on CBS News, one of America's largest TV networks, at 8pm PT/ET (or 1am UK time)
telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/03/0…
And we’re off.
Oprah starts by reminding viewers that no subject is off the table in tonight’s interview.
The Sussexes have not been paid.
Everything that happens in the next two hours is what the Sussexes wanted from this interview
Oprah starts by reminding viewers that no subject is off the table in tonight’s interview.
The Sussexes have not been paid.
Everything that happens in the next two hours is what the Sussexes wanted from this interview
The interview begins with the Duchess of Sussex invoking the famous BBC interview with Princess Diana in 1995.
The Duchess said she entered the Royal family "naively", but had since become aware of Diana's "famous" tell-all interview with Martin Bashir
The Duchess said she entered the Royal family "naively", but had since become aware of Diana's "famous" tell-all interview with Martin Bashir
Meghan revealed that, the first time she met the Queen, Prince Harry asked her if she knew how to curtsey.
"That was the first moment that the penny dropped,” she said.
The Duchess said she and Harry then practised before meeting the Queen
"That was the first moment that the penny dropped,” she said.
The Duchess said she and Harry then practised before meeting the Queen
The Duchess of Sussex says that the Duchess of Cambridge made her cry at her wedding rehearsal, not the other way round, as had been reported.
Meghan says Kate later apologised, brought her flowers and took accountability for it.
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Meghan says Kate later apologised, brought her flowers and took accountability for it.
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After the wedding things got worse, the Duchess says.
'It was only once we were married that I came to understand that not only was I not being protected, but that they were willing to lie to protect other members of the family,' she said
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'It was only once we were married that I came to understand that not only was I not being protected, but that they were willing to lie to protect other members of the family,' she said
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The Duchess of Sussex tells Oprah she was "silenced" when she joined the family.
Meghan said "people within The Firm" told her she was "everywhere" in press coverage, and a member of the family suggested that she "lay low" for a while
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Meghan said "people within The Firm" told her she was "everywhere" in press coverage, and a member of the family suggested that she "lay low" for a while
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In probably the most extraordinary claim in the interview, the Duchess of Sussex says that when she was pregnant with Archie there were "concerns and conversations about how dark his skin might be when he's born”.
Read more: telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2…
Read more: telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2…
Meghan says she would not reveal who was involved in the talks, but said there were "several conversations" about Archie's skin tone and "what that would mean or look like".
It is a hugely damaging accusation for the Royal Family, one that could have a lasting impact
It is a hugely damaging accusation for the Royal Family, one that could have a lasting impact
The Duchess says that the decision not to give Archie a title was made by the Palace.
But royal rules suggest Archie has not been singled out. Seventh in line Archie is not at this stage entitled to be a prince because of rules established more than 100 years ago
But royal rules suggest Archie has not been singled out. Seventh in line Archie is not at this stage entitled to be a prince because of rules established more than 100 years ago
🔹 Why was there no title for Archie?
In 1917, King George V decided to limit the number of royal highnesses within the family.
He decreed that only the children of the monarch, and grandchildren of the monarch in the male line, would be given the title
In 1917, King George V decided to limit the number of royal highnesses within the family.
He decreed that only the children of the monarch, and grandchildren of the monarch in the male line, would be given the title
In another explosive moment, the Duchess reveals she was feeling suicidal and was not supported by the Palace.
The Duchess said she reached "a breaking point" where she came to find her life unsurvivable and began to have suicidal thoughts.
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The Duchess said she reached "a breaking point" where she came to find her life unsurvivable and began to have suicidal thoughts.
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The Duchess says: "I was really ashamed to say it at the time, and ashamed to have to admit it, to Harry especially, because I know how much loss he suffered."
She adds that the wider Palace institution denied her access to mental health help
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She adds that the wider Palace institution denied her access to mental health help
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Joining his wife for the second part of the interview, the Duke of Sussex reveals they will be having a baby girl.
Asked how he felt when he saw the ultrasound scan, Prince Harry said: "Amazing."
Meghan said the baby is due "in the summer"
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Asked how he felt when he saw the ultrasound scan, Prince Harry said: "Amazing."
Meghan said the baby is due "in the summer"
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Prince Harry reveals their security detail was removed when they stepped back from being senior members of the family.
He claims the Daily Mail told the world about their location
He claims the Daily Mail told the world about their location
The Duke of Sussex says they did everything they could to try to remain a part of the #RoyalFamily.
Royal experts have pointed out that decisions about security are made by the government and the Metropolitan Police, rather than the palace
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Royal experts have pointed out that decisions about security are made by the government and the Metropolitan Police, rather than the palace
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In another damaging moment for the monarchy, Prince Harry reveals that his father, Prince Charles, stopped taking his calls while discussions about the couple's future role were ongoing.
He also denied blindsiding the Queen with his plans to quit the UK
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He also denied blindsiding the Queen with his plans to quit the UK
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Prince Harry says there were many opportunities for his family to show their support for Meghan but they were "scared" of antagonising the press.
He claims there is an “invisible contract” between the #RoyalFamily and the tabloids, adding the dynamic is one of “control by fear”
He claims there is an “invisible contract” between the #RoyalFamily and the tabloids, adding the dynamic is one of “control by fear”
“The institution survives based on” its relationship with the press, Prince Harry says.
The Duchess of Sussex adds that the press coverage's racial overtones changed the level of threat to the couple.
“It changed the death threats,” she added
The Duchess of Sussex adds that the press coverage's racial overtones changed the level of threat to the couple.
“It changed the death threats,” she added
Next, the Duke of Sussex is asked how his mother would have reacted to him stepping back from the #RoyalFamily.
Prince Harry says she would "feel very angry with how this has panned out and very sad".
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Prince Harry says she would "feel very angry with how this has panned out and very sad".
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Prince Harry also reveals that "my family literally cut me off financially".
The Duke of Sussex says he has been able to restart their lives in the US with money his mother had left him.
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The Duke of Sussex says he has been able to restart their lives in the US with money his mother had left him.
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Prince Harry says he still feels compassion for his father and brother because they are also "trapped".
"They don't get to leave," he says.
Asked if he would have stepped back had he not met Meghan, he says: "No, the answer to your question is no"
"They don't get to leave," he says.
Asked if he would have stepped back had he not met Meghan, he says: "No, the answer to your question is no"
Asked about his relationship with his older brother, Prince Harry says: "The relationship is space at the moment."
He adds: "I love William to bits, we've been through hell together (...) but we were on different paths."
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He adds: "I love William to bits, we've been through hell together (...) but we were on different paths."
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As they conclude a bombshell interview, the couple are asked whether they have any regrets about their decision to step back from Royal life.
Prince Harry replies: "No. I am really proud of us. I am so proud of my wife"
Prince Harry replies: "No. I am really proud of us. I am so proud of my wife"
The Duchess says her one regret was "believing them when they said I would be protected".
However, she employs a favoured phrase, adding: "We've actually not just survived but are thriving" calling it a "miracle"
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However, she employs a favoured phrase, adding: "We've actually not just survived but are thriving" calling it a "miracle"
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The interview ends with the Duchess of Sussex declaring: "It is in some ways just the beginning for us."
Oprah Winfrey asks if Meghan's story with a prince "does have a happy ending", to which she replies: "Greater than any fairytale you've ever read”
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Oprah Winfrey asks if Meghan's story with a prince "does have a happy ending", to which she replies: "Greater than any fairytale you've ever read”
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