Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
The actor called the interview “insignificant” amid the pandemic, but said the duchess “would always have a friend in me.”
The Duchess is said to have been concerned about how the former GMB host's comments would affect others struggling.
More than 160 journalists have signed an open letter in protest of the "laughable" claim by the Society of Editors.
Many quickly pointed out what he’d said on air about Meghan Markle was completely unacceptable.
The royal family said it is "saddened" by the bombshell Oprah interview and that issues raised around race are “concerning”.
Meghan Markle’s Suicidal Ideation Disclosure At Odds With Royals Support For Mental Health Charities
When Meghan Markle was interviewed by Oprah Winfrey the Duchess of Sussex said there was a time she “didn’t want to be alive anymore”. Meghan also told Oprah: “I said that I needed to go somewhere to get help. And I said that I’d never felt this way before. I need to go somewhere. And I was told that I couldn’t, because it wouldn’t be good for the institution.” The claim seems at odds with the active role senior royals play in promoting mental health across their patronages.
“I wish I had the privilege to sit on the fence."
The lack of response is in stark contrast to how the palace dealt with accusations of bullying by Meghan Markle.
The royal couple's explosive interview with Oprah dominated Tuesday's newspapers.
The organisation has said it is "in conversations with ITV" about the matter.