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Greg Evans
Mar 08, 2021
The most talked about and anticipated television event of the year aired on Sunday evening in the United States as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were interviewed about their rift with the Royal Family by Oprah Winfrey.
The interview which aired in the US on CBS and is due to be shown on ITV on Monday evening, saw the Duke and Duchess of Sussex reveal some of the details on their disintegrating relationship with the rest of the Royals, which contained several eye-opening bombshells.
Key moments saw Meghan reveal that she had suffered from suicidal thoughts and that Buckingham Palace had not done anything to help when asked and that there had been concerned conversations of the skin colour of their child Archie, whilst Markle was still pregnant and that because he wasn’t a prince he wouldn’t receive any security protection.
Harry also added that he felt let down by his father Prince Charles, who for a while wouldn’t take his calls and that time will heal his relationship with his brother William. Markle in contrast did clear up some of the rumours regarding her relationship with the Royals who she said had been very welcoming and that the Queen was wonderful. They also revealed that their next child will be a girl.
For those that have been fortunate to watch the interview already, it was hardly the easiest spectacle to behold and got people reflecting on the history of the couple and their family and some of the feelings were mutual.
TW: Suicide Knowing that this was the night Meghan admitted to Harry that she was suicidal makes me look at these… https://t.co/Wdq64HmZve— Myra (@Myra) 1615178417
The interview that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry had today has reminded me of this interview that Princess Diana h… https://t.co/MuqhlL0xke— Hassan (@Hassan) 1615183747
That’s real. Mad commendations to Prince Harry for the quick learning curve and willingness to act on it at a huge… https://t.co/y9mLVFn1Oc— Joy-Ann (Pro-Democracy) Reid 😷 (@Joy-Ann (Pro-Democracy) Reid 😷) 1615179740
As a mixed race woman, this hurt my soul.💔 It’s despicable conversations like this are still happening, even at thi… https://t.co/sKrVDGc71p— Tara Setmayer (@Tara Setmayer) 1615178559
Oprah: “Do you think [Meghan] saved you?” Harry: “Without question. There was a bigger purpose, and there were oth… https://t.co/lLXFzcZw6y— KareBear Kare (@KareBear Kare) 1615182837
I don’t know how anyone could watch the Harry and Meghan interview and not feel so much compassion for Meghan. I ke… https://t.co/tTMV3a2BwM— Melissa Blake (@Melissa Blake) 1615182631
Not everyone had sympathy though, namely Piers Morgan, a staunch critic of the couple who said that he was “sickened” by what he had to watch. It would appear that some others agree.
‘I’m sickened by what I’ve had to watch.’ ‘It’s a 2 hour trash-athon of everything the Queen has worked so hard f… https://t.co/9Uv5T3cmcN— Good Morning Britain (@Good Morning Britain) 1615185339
Harry & Meghan say they still admire and respect The Queen but they have a funny way of showing it. Her Majesty des… https://t.co/8RG4Lc4hgy— Tim Montgomerie 🇬🇧 (@Tim Montgomerie 🇬🇧) 1615184582
What is the world coming to? I agree with @piersmorgan. #GMB #MeghanandHarryonOprah— Marina Sirtis (@Marina Sirtis) 1615186591
A rare occasion, I don't often agree with @piersmorgan but I am with him in respect to Meghan. I don't like her and I feel for Harry.— Lord Sugar (@Lord Sugar) 1615072481
Much of the reaction was in pure shock at some of the revelations, especially the details over security, Markle’s mental health struggles and Archie’s skin colour.
Me on my first shift as security for Harry and Meghan #HarryandMeghanonOprah https://t.co/LPFByaKYAD— kyle (@kyle) 1615172952
Even after Diana threw herself down the stairs, they still don’t have a way of getting mental health support for ne… https://t.co/FbzzRFWxzm— Sweet Tea 🍹 (@Sweet Tea 🍹) 1615168598
imagining the monarchy putting out a “we see you. we hear you” statement tomorrow like a beleaguered media startup— JP (@JP) 1615169695
Harry and Meghan’s interview with Oprah no context #OprahMeghanHarry #HarryandMeghan #HarryandMeghanonOprah https://t.co/kCNvkWDMNm— e (@e) 1615172992
Liveshot out of Buckingham Palace of the Royals watching #OprahMeghanHarry right now. https://t.co/uwruMp8wlq— Michelle Collins (@Michelle Collins) 1615169141
Lmao but also the idea this one woman could take down an entire monarchy and all its land is actually cool as hell https://t.co/sM4oqg7Ptk— Dani Fernandez (@Dani Fernandez) 1615145383
Elsewhere, many were obsessed with Oprah Winfrey, who remains the undisputed queen of interviews.
I also appreciate tonight as an opportunity for Oprah to remind us who the fuck she is. THERE. IS. NO. COMPARISON. #OprahMeghanHarry— Saeed Jones (@Saeed Jones) 1615171138
If Oprah ever interviewed me, I too would dime out my whole family.— Karen Tumulty (@Karen Tumulty) 1615170381
!!!!!!! Never ever doubt @Oprah “the GOAT”. She will always ask what you are thinking. #HarryandMeghanonOprah— Tamron Hall (@Tamron Hall) 1615171183
Oprah really got me out here watching live tv through the commercials— A Shady Dame From Seville (@A Shady Dame From Seville) 1615165895
I didn’t actually quite understand Oprah’s singular genius as a broadcaster and interviewer until I became one but… https://t.co/c85dhI9SCv— Chris Hayes (@Chris Hayes) 1615171743
There was plenty of love for the actor and director Tyler Perry also, who had reportedly offered his security team to the couple after they had been stripped of theirs.
“Tyler Perry provided security to the royal family because the Queen wouldn’t” is not something I had on my 2021 bingo card.— Chaz Beasley (@Chaz Beasley) 1615169650
u just know tyler perry is writing madea goes to london as we speak— Astead (@Astead) 1615169971
no but i’m crying at the idea of someone in the palace having to explain to the queen who tyler perry is— ayanna❤️🔥 (@ayanna❤️🔥) 1615170364
Tyler Perry offering Prince Harry and Meghan refuge from the monarch just became my favorite Tyler Perry fun fact lmao— Taryn Finley (@Taryn Finley) 1615169653
There is also this tribute from fans that parodies Avengers: Endgame.
In Honor of Meghan & Harry's interview today. I wanted to make a video that reflected the global support they have… https://t.co/A573kyGRIv— Athena 🏳️🌈 (@Athena 🏳️🌈) 1615152864
Of course, there were plenty of jokes and memes and expect to see many more in the days to come.
https://t.co/vMOBJLpzpq— Dana Schwartz 🫀 (@Dana Schwartz 🫀) 1615171130
“hi guys, lotta rumours on the timeline tonight so i just wanted to go live to share some truths” https://t.co/eS3WLKDIYT— David Mack (@David Mack) 1615172720
Holy shit, ALL the secrets are coming out in this interview 😮 https://t.co/WuUt7IUcbk— pixelatedboat aka “mr tweets” (@pixelatedboat aka “mr tweets”) 1615167031
https://t.co/8fZfKVrQgi— Seinfeld Current Day (@Seinfeld Current Day) 1615183457
Insane stuff dropping in this Oprah interview https://t.co/Z1dVgfDUGZ— Patrick Monahan (@Patrick Monahan) 1615165980
Harry leaving the Oprah interview to go and fight Piers Morgan https://t.co/D7v2D1UpvK— Parker (@Parker) 1615193169
BREAKING: The Royal Family will be responding on The Joe Rogan Experience— Brett ________ (@Brett ________) 1615170383
heartbreaking https://t.co/cWtE8poX2j— Ben Rosen (@Ben Rosen) 1615168082
At least we know there are some members of the Royal Family that we cannot blame.
More: The meaningful tribute Meghan Markle made to Princess Diana during her and Harry’s Oprah interview
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