Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is reportedly unhappy after a letter she allegedly wrote to King Charles to discuss “unconscious racial bias” was leaked to the press. The letter, which was written two years ago and related to conversations from four years ago, allegedly named the senior royal who raised concerns about the skin color of Meghan and Prince Harry’s son, Archie.
The letter’s content was published earlier this week by a UK news outlet, leading to speculation among royal enthusiasts that Meghan may have leaked it herself. However, the Duchess of Sussex’s spokesperson has since shut down such claims, stating that Meghan is “going about her life in the present, not thinking about correspondence from two years ago.”
The spokesperson went on to add that “any suggestion otherwise is false and frankly ridiculous. We encourage tabloid media and various royal correspondents to stop the exhausting circus that they alone are creating.”
The alleged leak of the letter has reignited discussions around racism within the royal family, particularly following Meghan and Harry’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey earlier this year. During the interview, the couple revealed that there were “concerns” within the royal family about how dark their son Archie’s skin color would be.
The revelation sparked widespread outrage, with many criticizing the royal family for their treatment of Meghan, who is biracial. The alleged leak of the letter has only added fuel to the fire, with many calling for greater transparency and accountability within the institution.
Despite the backlash, Meghan has continued to use her platform to speak out about issues of social justice and inequality. In March, she wrote an op-ed for The New York Times detailing her experience of suffering a miscarriage last year and calling for greater empathy and support for those who have experienced loss.
Overall, the leaked letter has once again thrust issues of race and privilege into the spotlight, highlighting the urgent need for greater accountability and change within the royal family and beyond.
