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In their bombshell Oprah interview, talking about Meghan contemplating suicide and palace racism, Meghan and Harry revealed a royal family as unfit-for-purpose as Diana endured.
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SAVING EACH OTHER
Meghan tells Oprah that she contemplated suicide, that the palace had concerns over the possible darkness of Archie’s skin, and that she and Harry had married in secret.
‘TIN HATS ON’
Before Meghan and Harry’s Oprah interview, palace aides make a raft of fresh allegations against the couple in U.K. newspapers, deny racism—and reveal how scared the palace is.
‘BANKRUPT OF DECENCY’
Patrick J. Adams, Meghan’s “Suits” co-star, joined other friends defending her on social media, writing of a “powerful woman with a deep sense of morality and a fierce work ethic.”
‘HARMFUL MISINFORMATION’
Meghan Markle bullied her palace staff, according to allegations made to The Times of London. Meghan denies the claims and is “saddened by this latest attack on her character.”
IN AND OUT
Let us all be Kaley Cuoco by the pool, Cynthia Erivo in fabulous lime, or Regina King shooing a glam squad out of the room. Fashion was still center stage at the Zoom-ified Globes.
‘MOUNTING CONCERN’
Plus, Gayle King says Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Meghan Markle is worth all the pre-match hype, Prince Andrew is canceled—again—and Harry and Meghan may have mail problems.
CIVIL RIGHTS
Despite GOP lawmakers’ apparent opposition, Equality Act sponsors David Cicilline and Jeff Merkley tell The Daily Beast they are confident the historic LGBTQ bill will be passed.
WAR OF WORDS
Plus, royals advised to “hide behind the sofa” when Oprah’s Harry and Meghan interview screens, Charles visits ailing Philip, and it is 40 years since Charles proposed to Diana.
STAR TURN
Ella Emhoff, who became a fashion star at the inauguration, made her NYFW debut for Proenza Schouler. Elsewhere, the Blonds partied, and it was better-late for Gabriela Hearst.
