Meghan Markle wrote to King Charles about racism within the royal family

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By Katherine Donlevy

April 21, 2023 | 8:29 p.m.

Meghan Markle has reportedly contacted King Charles to express her concerns that several members of the Royal Family are unknowingly racist. Getty Images

Meghan Markle raised concerns about racism within the royal family to King Charles III, writing a letter to her stepfather after the explosive 2021 interview she and Prince Harry did with Oprah Winfrey, according to a report just days after it was announced. the Duchess of Sussex would skip her coronation on May 6.

A source told The Telegraph the Duchess of Sussex shared her belief that a member of the royal family was prejudiced against her in her missive to Charles after the royal family in exile had already revealed there were concerns and conversations about the skin color of their unborn sons.

The couple also told Oprah that while she was still pregnant with Archie, the Suits alum was told her son would not have a royal title and would not be entitled to security.

King Charles, then Prince of Wales, wrote to the Duke and Duchess to express his deep concern and disappointment at having made such high profile and damaging allegations, the source said.

He would have felt abandoned by his son and daughter-in-law, whom he had supported more than he cared to admit.

In her response letter, Meghan identified the royal who she said made the racist remarks, but said she never intended to specifically accuse them of being racist, only to raise concerns. about unconscious bias.

Meghan explained which family members she believes made damaging remarks to her. POOL/AFP via Getty Images

The correspondence was sent in a warm tone, but did not ease tensions between the in-laws that would only grow in the months leading up to the release of Netflixs documentary Harry & Meghan and Prince Harry’s memoir Spare, each riddled with family secrets.

Yes, there has been correspondence, there has been back and forth between the Duchess of Sussex and the King, a source confirmed to Page Six on Friday.

But she’s moved on, that was two years ago, it had nothing to do with her decision not to attend the coronation, the source insisted.

The duo then backtracked and claimed they never accused their family of being racist.

Despite the exchange, Meghan reportedly feels that her issues of racism as well as her complaints that she was bullied and neglected by the institution to the point of having suicidal thoughts have not been resolved.

Prince Charles said he was disappointed Meghan and Harry were making such damaging allegations on TV. POOL/AFP via Getty Images

The Telegraph reported that Meghan resented the test of prejudice, despite playing a role in her choosing to skip the coronation on May 6. The Duchess also opted to stay in California in order to be with Archie on his 4th birthday and avoid the inevitable criticism the British press would spit on.

The Royal Family would be delighted for Prince Harry to attend the ceremony without his wife.

Experts expect the Duke to be greeted coldly by his family upon his arrival.

The lack of response to Markles’ concerns is part of the reason she’s calling off the coronation next month.Getty Images

Prince Harry will play no role in his father’s historic ceremony, King Charles excluded his son from the program altogether after parts of his itinerary memorial were leaked in January.

In a major break with tradition, King Charles will only allow Prince William to play a traditional role.

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