Meghan Markle gives emotional response when asked if she's OK during interview | indy100 | indy100

A video in which Meghan Markle discusses dealing with the press throughout her pregnancy has led to an outpouring of support across social media.

The clip was released in the run-up to an ITV documentary airing on Sunday which follows the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's trip to southern Africa.

"Not many people have asked if I’m ok ... it’s a very real thing to be going through behind the scenes." Meghan re… https://t.co/0xc1WLUIoV
— ITV News (@ITV News) 1571400011

Reporter Tom Bradby asks:

I don't know what the impact on your physical and mental health, of all thee pressure that you clearly feel under?

Appearing to hold back tears, Markle responds that she has found it hard, and adds:

Thank you for asking because not many people have asked if I'm OK. But it's... a very real thing to be going through behind the scenes.

Her raw response to what is clearly a painful question seems to have struck a nerve.

Hours later, I’m still thinking about Meghan Markle’s eyes during the interview. And then “thank you for asking, no… https://t.co/H47kN7AFV6
— Saeed Jones (@Saeed Jones) 1571433333

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Just asking someone if they’re ok. So simple. So nice. https://t.co/BL5RBD7yuN
— Sandy Maltzman (@Sandy Maltzman) 1571402547

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This is pretty heartbreaking. I hope this part of it is over very soon and that she soon gets to feel the love she… https://t.co/Ylv2Kb05aY
— Arlan 👊🏾 (@Arlan 👊🏾) 1571406076

This is quite upsetting to watch. A key takeaway, when someone is on the receiving end of a pile on. Asking if they… https://t.co/5ySEfYm81U
— Seyi Akiwowo (@Seyi Akiwowo) 1571402197

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@itvnews @tombradby she is so hurt; i refuse to read any comments in reply to this... meghan has been bullied- rel… https://t.co/s43rLbXNxr
— Alice 💫 (@Alice 💫) 1571414622

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People pointed out the disturbing parallels with Diana's story.

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Princess Diana warned us 20+ years ago about the british media and also the royal family. Why anyone expect them to… https://t.co/7afTb9JaRU
— Hakuna🦋 (@Hakuna🦋) 1571405193

Princess Diana left the Royal Family but media did not stop hounding her. She died running from paparazzi. Even if… https://t.co/MRg0XCqL74
— Phumeza (@Phumeza) 1571409259

Earlier this month Meghan and Harry announced they were p ursuing legal action against the Mail on Sunday after the newspaper published one of the duchess’s private letters.

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