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Harry and Meghan live: ITV broadcasts Oprah Winfrey interview in UK Harry and Meghan live: ITV broadcasts Oprah Winfrey interview in UK
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Live coverage of the fallout from revelations by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as the interview airs on UK televisionLive coverage of the fallout from revelations by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as the interview airs on UK television
The Duchess refutes allegations that she instigated the exit from the royal family. She said she left her career and life for Prince Harry because she loves him. Prince Harry believes his wife saved them and showed him there was “bigger purpose”.
The Duchess response is that he saved all of us and “saved her life” as the interview comes to a conclusion.
The Duchess said she regrets believing that the royal family would “protect” them.
However her story with the prince does have a happy ending and is “greater than any fairytale”.
Prince Harry said the relationship with his brother is “space” and there are no regrets.
He also revealed one of Archie’s regular phrases is “drive safe.”
Prince Harry speaks of his love of hiking and walks on the beach with his wife and Archie, some activities he was unable to do as a child.
The Duchess said when she found out the news about Prince Phillip’s health, she rang the Queen and spoke with her directly.
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One of the headline moments from the interview.
Prince Harry saying a royal family member had concerns about Archie’s skin colour.
And if support had been forthcoming, he and Meghan would not have stepped back from royal duties.
Prince Harry said him and his brother have “gone through hell together” and now “they are on different paths” before the scene is rather abruptly cut.
Prince Harry said he speaks to his grandmother more now than before, calling her his “commander in chief”.
On his father, he said he feels let down, “he’s been through something similar, he knows what pain is like, Archie is is grandson. I will always love him.” But he wants to heal their relationship.
Prince Harry said his “family cut him off financially” in early 2020 and that led them to negotiate deals with Netflix and Spotify.
Prince Harry said he felt “trapped within the system like the rest of the family are. My father and brother are trapped, they don’t get to leave.”
Meghan refutes allegations that she instigated the exit from the royal family. She said she left her career and life for Prince Harry because she loves him.
[] If you want to talk to someone about the issues raised, you can call the UK Samaritans Helpline on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org.[] If you want to talk to someone about the issues raised, you can call the UK Samaritans Helpline on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org.
Prince Harry says his “grandmother has been amazing throughout” and royal family were welcoming of his wife initially but things changed after the Australia tour.Prince Harry says his “grandmother has been amazing throughout” and royal family were welcoming of his wife initially but things changed after the Australia tour.
He also admits to having watched some of The Crown series.He also admits to having watched some of The Crown series.
Prince Harry said it “hurts” that no-one from the royal family spoke out against media coverage of his wife.
Prince Harry said he was in a “dark place” after his wife confided to him about her mental health.
He described the royal family as a “trapping environment” and felt ashamed at seeking help from them.
Prince Harry added: “My biggest concern was history repeating itself.
“And what I was seeing was history repeating itself.”
But he said this time it was “far more dangerous” compared to his mother’s situation, taking into account the race and social media dimensions.
Prince Harry denies claims that he “blindsided” the Queen and suggests the story may have emanated from the royal family.
He said his father stopped taking his calls and asked him to set out his plan in writing.
Prince Charles has yet to respond to the comments.
On why he left the UK, Prince Harry said: “Lack of support. And lack of understanding.”
Worth reiterating that this is only one side of the story and we have yet to hear from the Palace.
Prince Harry says they both went to all the places to seek help from the royal family but did not receive it.
On stepping back from royal duties, The Duchess said: “We are in a lot of pain. We want to take a breath.”
Prince Harry says the couple were told at short notice their security was going to be removed while they stayed in Canada, “their justification was a change in status”.
Prince Harry has joined the interview to disclose that the couple will be having a girl which is due this summer.
The Duchess accuses the royal family of playing an “active role in perpetuating falsehoods about us” and that she will not be afraid of speaking out.