Buckingham Palace has released a statement following the explosive interview between Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and Oprah which aired Sunday to more than 17 million US viewers and 11 million UK viewers.
"The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan," reads the statement, according to People. Buckingham Palace released the statement Tuesday on behalf of Queen Elizabeth.
"The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning," the statement continued. "While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately.
"Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved family members," the statement continued.
During the Oprah interview, Markle explained how she felt "silenced" by the royal institution, noting that she was denied mental health care during a crisis. She also noted that there were "concerns and conversations about how dark [Archie's] skin might be."
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Prince Harry noted that there is a strained relationship between himself and his family members - namely father Prince Charles and brother Prince William.
"I feel really let down because he's been through something similar. He knows what pain is like," Harry said of Prince Charles. "And Archie's his grandson."
He continued, "Of course, I will always love him, but there's a lot of hurt that's happened. And I will continue to make it one of my priorities to try and heal that relationship."
Back in February, it was confirmed by Buckingham Palace that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry would not return as working royals. The announcement came about a year after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex explained they would be taking a step back.
"Following conversations with The Duke, The Queen has written confirming that in stepping away from the work of The Royal Family it is not possible to continue with the responsibilities and duties that come with a life of public service," the palace statement said.
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