Meghan Markle Reveals Suicidal Thoughts Over Royal Treatment in Oprah Interview
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said their rift with ‘the firm,’ as they called the palace, was exacerbated by the British tabloid media
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry spoke to Oprah Winfrey about their rift with Buckingham Palace. Markle said she had had suicidal thoughts, and the couple explained why they signed Netflix and Spotify deals after leaving royal-family duties. Photo: Harpo Productions/Joe Pugliese via Getty Images
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, said she had suicidal thoughts after marrying into the British royal family, and was asked about how dark her son’s skin might be, in a CBS interview aired Sunday night.
In their interview with Oprah Winfrey, Ms. Markle and Prince Harry attempted to explain why they left England for California after stepping away from their front-line official duties last year. The couple said their rift with “the firm,” as they called the palace, was exacerbated by the British tabloid media
“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, but they weren’t willing to tell the truth to protect me and my husband,” Ms. Markle said.
Buckingham Palace didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
The rare airing of royal grievances opened a new chapter in the couple’s breakaway from the British royal family, and their efforts to shape their fame while pursuing personal business ventures, including existing deals with Netflix and Spotify.
