Meghan Markle wrote to King Charles about unconscious bias in the Royal Family after Oprah interview

Meghan Markle wrote to King Charles about unconscious bias in the royal family after her bombshell interview with Oprah, it was alleged last night.

The Duchess of Sussex’s letter allegedly names the person accused of speculating about her unborn son Archie’s skin color, but goes on to claim that the person was not a racist.

It is understood that it was sent in response to one of the King – the only senior member of the family to have contacted the Duchess after Meghan and Harry were interviewed by Oprah Winfrey in March 2021.

Meghan said the comment about Archie’s skin was not made with malice.

But a source told it Daily telegram that the Duchess will not attend the coronation on 6 May because she has received an unsatisfactory answer from the King.

Buckingham Palace is also aware of the Sussex family’s frustration that initial correspondence regarding the coronation failed to refer to their children.

Harry will instead attend the May 6 celebration alone, while Meghan will look after Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in California on his fourth birthday.

A royal insider suggested that while the exchange was warm in tone, it had not eased tension between the two sides.

Relations continued to deteriorate after the Sussexes stared in a six-part Netflix docuseries and the publication of Harry’s revealing memoir, Spare.

Charles, who was Prince of Wales at the time, is said to have been disappointed that Meghan and Harry felt the need to make such damaging accusations public.

He recently supported a research project into the monarch’s historical ties to the transatlantic slave trade, having previously expressed “personal grief.”

Prince Harry has touched on unconscious bias in the past. In January this year, he spoke to Tom Bradby on ITV to promote his memoir.

The presenter said ‘in the Oprah interview you accused members of your family of racism’, Harry responded by saying ‘no I didn’t’, adding ‘the British press said so’.

After Bradby said the Duchess claimed disturbing comments had been made about Archie’s complexion, Harry said, “There was – there was concern about his complexion.”

Asked if he would describe that as racist, the duke said: “I wouldn’t, because I didn’t live in that family.”

He continued, “The difference between racism and unconscious bias, the two things are different.”

“But once it’s acknowledged, whether you’ve been made aware as an individual or as an institution, that you have unconscious biases, you therefore have an opportunity to learn from that and grow so that you’re part of the solution rather than part of it.” the problem.’

Buckingham Palace announced on April 14 that Prince Harry will attend the King’s coronation service in London alone next month, while the Duchess of Sussex remains in California with their children.

But the Duchess stays at home at the couple’s Montecito residence with year-old Lilibet and Archie, whose fourth birthday falls on the same day as the ceremony.

The couple’s boyfriend, Omid Scobie, confirmed Archie’s birthdayplayed a part in the couple’s decision’ and he expected it to be a ‘pretty quick trip to the UK’ for Harry. The Duke will only attend the ceremony itself, which will likely last a few hours.

The announcement came just over three weeks before the event, and a royal observer told MailOnline: ‘Charles will be pleased. The rest of the family will be relieved that Meghan won’t be there – it would have been extremely uncomfortable for Kate.”

Harry and Meghan had delayed their decision on whether or not to fly for the ceremony, despite the April 3 RSVP date having passed.

The news ends months of speculation over whether the couple would turn up for the king’s big day, but will likely see Meghan accused of rejecting the monarch and the royal family.

A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace said in a statement issued today at 3pm: ‘Buckingham Palace are pleased to confirm that the Duke of Sussex will attend the coronation service at Westminster Abbey on 6 May. The Duchess of Sussex will stay in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.”

Archewell, Harry and Meghan’s charity foundation, subsequently issued an almost identical statement to the Press Association news agency confirming that the Duke will be attending.

A spokesman said: ‘The Duke of Sussex will attend the coronation service at Westminster Abbey on May 6. The Duchess of Sussex will stay in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.”

Charles will be crowned in a ceremony full of splendor and traditions stretching back 1,000 years, following the 70-year reign of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died last September.

Mr Scobie, a trusted contact of the Sussexes, tweeted the news of Harry’s imminent presence, adding: ‘I understand that Archie’s fourth birthday (also on May 6) played a part in the couple’s decision.

“Expect it to be a fairly quick trip to the UK for Prince Harry, who will only attend the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.”

And ITV News’ editor in chief Chris Ship said: ‘Considering everything that has been said/claimed – in six Netflix episodes and one book – this is a major development.

“But Harry coming alone means less pressure on the royal family – and fewer of those awkward photos together.”

Harry was scheduled to fly back to California just hours after his father’s coronation ceremony.

Royal sources claimed Harry told the King he won’t be staying in Britain for the star-studded concert at Windsor Castle the next day – and will instead fly back to the US after the ceremony so he can be with his family and later Archie’s celebrate fourth birthday. is also on May 6.

A source told it Mirror: ‘Harry said he would return for the King’s coronation, but it will only be a fleeting visit. The organizers have been told that Harry will not be attending the concert with the rest of the royal family, which is a real shame as it will be such a spectacular event.

Harry will play no part in next month’s official procession, walking in and out as a guest. The front row seats are reserved for working members of the royal family. Sources have also indicated that the Duke delayed replying to the coronation invitation because he was ‘preoccupied’ with where he should sit during the ceremony.