Harry, Meghan say royals took no accountability for raised concerns: Report

In an unauthorised biography of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, it is claimed that they believe the royal family failed to take any accountability for the concerns raised in their popular Oprah Winfrey interview, The Guardian reported.

Harry and Meghan made some serious allegations against the royal family in the interview, accusing an unnamed royal – not the Queen or the Duke of Edinburgh – of racism, the institution of not supporting the suicidal Meghan, and talking about their relationships with the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge.

Buckingham Palace later said the Queen was “saddened” to hear about Harry and Meghan’s struggles but added “some recollections may vary” over the other allegations.

As per the report, in an epilogue for Finding Freedom, published by People magazine, unnamed sources close to the couple suggested that the couple felt the Queen’s comment displayed the monarchy’s failure in taking full accountability for the concerns expressed. 

It said, “The Queen’s ‘recollections may vary’ comment ‘did not go unnoticed’ by the couple, who a close source said were ‘not surprised’ that full ownership was not taken. ‘Months later and little accountability has been taken’, a pal of Meghan added. ‘How can you move forward with that?”

Harry and Meghan have been on parenting leave since the birth of their daughter, Lilibet, in June but are “really excited” for the next steps in their public life, the book’s co-author, Omid Scobie, told People.

Scobie’s book, co-authored by Carolyn Durand, will launch in paperback on August 31 with the new epilogue. Scobie said, “Meghan famously spoke about that it was not enough to survive – we are now in the thrive chapter.”

The Queen’s grandson Harry and the former Suits actor Meghan released a lengthy statement through the Archewell website on Tuesday, expressing their heartbreak over the crisis in Afghanistan and the state of the “exceptionally fragile” world.

The couple has been known for their charitable efforts. 

During their official tour to Africa in 2019, Meghan told documentary makers about being a royalty and the pressure that comes with it. “It’s not enough to just survive something, that’s not the point of life. You have got to thrive,” she said.

Three months later, the couple announced they were signing off from their royal duties.