Arts Mar 10 Invalidations of Meghan’s claims of racism hurt Black women As many Black women watched those social media conversations turn to questioning over whether racism affected treatment of Meghan by the British press and royal family, the headlines and discussions became painfully familiar. By Christine Fernando, Associated Press
World Mar 09 Watch 4:22 News Wrap: Jury selection begins in the police killing of George Floyd In our news wrap Tuesday, jury selection pushed ahead in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last May, President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief package moves closer to enactment, the death toll neared 100 from Sunday’s explosions at a…
Politics Mar 09 Piers Morgan quits talk show after comments about Meghan The U.K.'s media watchdog said earlier Tuesday it was launching an investigation into the show under its harm and offense rules after receiving more than 41,000 complaints about Morgan's comments on Meghan. By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press
World Mar 09 Buckingham Palace issues statement, says allegations of racism ‘are taken very seriously’ Buckingham Palace issued a statement Tuesday, saying the family was “saddened” to learn of the struggles that Harry and Meghan revealed this week — and that they would be taken very seriously. By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Mar 08 Oprah’s deft royal interview shows why she’s still the media queen By Lynn Elber, Associated Press While the couple drew both strong support and rebukes for detailing why they fled Britain and their royal roles, Winfrey burnished her stature as a master interviewer with Sunday's special that rivaled "The Crown"' for drama and heartache. Continue reading
Mar 08 Watch 5:37 How Harry and Meghan’s interview is resonating in the United Kingdom By Amna Nawaz, Ali Rogin Audiences around the world watched Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, describe life in the British royal family in a revealing interview Sunday night. Meghan spoke about the racism she faced from inside and outside the institution. Continue watching
Mar 08 Harry and Meghan discuss racist tabloid coverage and feelings of being ‘trapped’ inside royal family By Associated Press The interview with Oprah Winfrey was the couple’s first since they stepped down from royal duties and the two-hour special included numerous revelations. Continue reading
Mar 05 Meghan says talk with Oprah without royals’ input ‘liberating’ By Associated Press Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has told Oprah Winfrey how "liberating" it was to speak to her without any input from the royal family or their staff. Continue reading
Feb 19 Harry and Meghan won’t return as working royals By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, will not be returning to royal duties, and Harry will give up his honorary military titles. Continue reading