Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has recently made headlines with a statement issued by her spokesperson in response to a Telegraph report alleging that the former actress had concerns about unconscious bias within the royal family. This article will delve into the rumors, and Meghan's response to them, as well as the events leading up to this controversy.
Meghan Shuts Down the Rumors
The Telegraph report, which was published ahead of King Charles III's coronation, suggested that Meghan had expressed concerns about unconscious bias in a letter to the now-monarch in 2021. The report also insinuated that Meghan had opted out of the coronation due to a lack of satisfactory response to her concerns.
However, Meghan's spokesperson has strongly denied these claims, stating that the duchess is focused on her present life and is not dwelling on correspondence from two years ago that is related to conversations from four years ago. The spokesperson added that any suggestion that Meghan is avoiding the coronation due to the aforementioned concerns is false and frankly ridiculous. The spokesperson went on to urge tabloid media and various royal correspondents to stop creating an "exhausting circus" around these rumors.
The Background to the Rumors
According to the Telegraph report, Meghan had written to King Charles III about unconscious bias shortly after her interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which she claimed that the royal family had "concerns and conversations" about the skin color of her and Prince Harry's eldest child, Prince Archie, before he was born. This interview caused a stir and prompted discussions about racism within the royal family.
In the wake of the interview, King Charles III reportedly reached out to Meghan and expressed his disappointment that she had publicly made damaging allegations against the Crown. Meghan reportedly replied and explained that she was not accusing anyone in the family of being a racist, but rather raising awareness about unconscious bias. The letters also reportedly identified the senior member of the family who made the remark about Archie's skin color, although both Meghan and King Charles III agreed that the person had not acted with malice.
Following the Winfrey interview, Buckingham Palace released a public statement that expressed the family's sadness about how challenging the last few years had been for Prince Harry and Meghan, particularly with regard to the issue of race. The statement added that while some recollections might vary, the family took these issues very seriously and would address them privately.
Meghan's Decision to Skip the Coronation
Earlier this month, Buckingham Palace confirmed that Prince Harry would attend King Charles III's coronation without Meghan. She would stay in California with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, and the date of the coronation coincides with Archie's fourth birthday.
While the reasons for Meghan's absence have not been confirmed, the Telegraph report and subsequent denials by her spokesperson have led to speculation that it may be related to her concerns about unconscious bias within the royal family. However, as previously stated, her spokesperson has denied this.
Conclusion
The rumors about Meghan's concerns regarding unconscious bias within the royal family and her alleged decision to skip King Charles III's coronation have caused quite a stir. However, Meghan's spokesperson has strongly denied the claims and urged the media to stop creating an "exhausting circus" around the issue. It remains to be seen whether Meghan will attend any future royal events, but for now, she is focused on her present life in California with her family.
FAQs
What are the rumors that Meghan has shut down?
Meghan has shut down rumors regarding her attending King Charles III's coronation. The rumors suggested that Meghan might not be attending the coronation due to a lack of response to her concerns about unconscious bias within the royal family.
What did Meghan write to King Charles III?
Meghan reportedly wrote to King Charles III about unconscious bias within the royal family shortly after her explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, where she revealed that the royal family had "concerns and conversations" about the skin color of her and Prince Harry's eldest child, Prince Archie, before he was born.
Who made the remark about Archie's skin color?
The letters exchanged between Meghan and King Charles III reportedly identify the senior member of the family who made the remark about Archie's skin color. Both Charles and Meghan reportedly agreed that the person did not act with malice.
Why did Meghan opt out of the king's upcoming coronation?
Meghan did not opt out of the coronation. A spokesperson for the Duchess dismissed rumors that she opted out of the event, stating that she is going about her life in the present and not thinking about correspondence from two years ago related to conversations from four years ago.