Meghan Markle & Prince Harry’s Oprah interview leaves William and Charles ‘deeply saddened’ after they tried to fix rift
PRINCE Charles and the Duke of Cambridge have been left “saddened” over Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s interview with Oprah Winfrey, it has been reported.
Charles and William are said to have been dismayed by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex taking the “nuclear” option of the interview rather than sitting down to settle differences.
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Harry and Meghan spoke to Oprah Winfrey[/caption] Prince William and Prince Charles have been left ‘saddened’[/caption]A global TV audience of hundreds of millions in 70 countries is expected to watch the two-hour interview, initially broadcast in the US at 1am UK time.
The royal family are bracing themselves for host for revelations, including Meghan’s bust up with Duchess of Cambridge.
“The overriding feeling throughout this whole sorry saga is one where many people, especially the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge, have been left immensely saddened,” a Palace source told the Mirror.
“There is a distinct feeling inside the camp there must have been a better way to solve the issues by coming together, rather than the nuclear decision that has resulted in everything being discussed so publicly and without reason.
“When all is said and done, no one is likely to come off smelling of roses.”
It comes as:
- The Queen is set to ignore tonight’s Oprah interview with Prince Harry and Meghan
- Royal aides believe Meghan Markle will reveal all about her rift with Kate Middleton
- There are fears Prince Andrew may be dragged into the Meghan Markle bullying probe
- Meghan is claimed to have ‘flown into a rage’ about the colour of blankets and humiliated royal staff
- Royal aides have vowed to ‘come out swinging’ against Meghan Markle
Four clips were carefully selected as trailers by Oprah’s producers to give a flavour of the chat.
They included Meghan, 39, accusing “The Firm” of spreading lies and Harry, 36, referring to his mother Diana, saying he fears “history repeating itself”.
Royal insiders said members of the family were not planning to stay up to watch the interview and Queen will be given a breakfast briefing by aides.
Sources close to her said she will continue to focus on national issues this week.
One said: “There are more important things going on than a TV show and everyone will be glad when the circus surrounding it is over.”
Insiders fear Meghan Harry could have burnt their bridges by failing to tell family members what was in the interview before it was aired.
The royal family are bracing themselves for revelations in the interview[/caption] She is expected to talk about her rift with Kate Middleton[/caption]Sources fear pregnant Meghan’s decision to tell millions worldwide her side of their fall-out with “The Firm” means she has no intention of returning to these shores.
Buckingham Palace is currently investigating claims Meghan bullied staff in 2018.
New allegations include claims that Meghan “went mental” at former PA Melissa Toubati during a shooting party at Sandringham for Harry’s friends.
Meghan was said to be furious that embroidered blankets as gifts for the guests were not the correct shade of red.
Staff at the time have accused Meghan of being “genuinely unkind” to workers.
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Others are said to be furious that unfounded allegations of racism could stick in their new careers.
Aides have vowed to “come out swinging” with fresh revelations on the Duchess of Sussex if Meghan and Harry attack any individuals in their interview with Oprah.
A source told The Sunday Times: “The actual worst incidences haven’t come out. There are some harrowing stories to tell. I’ve had some teary conversations with people this week.”