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#BREAKING Queen "saddened" by challenges faced by Harry, Meghan, according to statement
#BREAKING Queen takes racism claims of Harry and Meghan "very seriously," statement says
#BREAKING Harry, Meghan and Archie remain "much loved," says Buckingham Palace
#UPDATE Britain's Queen Elizabeth II responded to explosive racism claims from her grandson Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, voicing deep concern and sympathising with their troubles with royal life u.afp.com/UNqa

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