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The royal family said it is "saddened" by the bombshell Oprah interview and that issues raised around race are “concerning”.
The TV watchdog is launching an investigation under its harm and offence rules.
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.
Meghan told Oprah Winfrey she had experienced suicidal thoughts, which the Good Morning Britain presenter cast doubt on.
The lack of response is in stark contrast to how the palace dealt with accusations of bullying by Meghan Markle.
The organisation has said it is "in conversations with ITV" about the matter.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey has sent shockwaves through the British monarchy.
The Duchess confided in Oprah about a conversation she had shortly after joining the Royal Family.
Oprah Winfrey sheds light on Meghan and Harry's allegation that a royal raised "concerns" about their son's skin colour.
Shadow education secretary Kate Green said the allegations were “really distressing”.