It’s been two weeks since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s explosive tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey, and now, sources are saying that Kate Middleton has been a “pillar of strength” for her husband Prince William during this difficult time.
“Kate is a natural leader who has a magnificent ability to remain composed, even during the most challenging situations,” one source told US Weekly. Another insider added, “Kate’s used to all eyes being on her. Being in a strong, solid marriage to William helps. They lean on each other for support during difficult times and will talk through their problems. She’s been her husband’s pillar of strength throughout this whole ordeal.”
Though a William and Harry have not been close in years, their rift was made worse than ever by claims Harry made in the Oprah interview.
“I love William to bits. We’ve been through hell together, and we have a shared experience, but we are on different paths,” Harry said. “The relationship is space at the moment, and time heals all things, hopefully.”
During their interview, Meghan also claimed that she was hit with racism from within the royal family, claiming that an unnamed senior royal questioned how dark her then-unborn son Archie’s skin would be. Harry refused to name this family member, only saying that it was neither Queen Elizabeth nor Prince Philip. Meghan also claimed that she felt so isolated as a royal that she considered committing suicide at one point during her pregnancy.
The royal family responded two days later in a brief statement released by Buckingham Palace.
“The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan,” the royal family said in a statement obtained by Fox News. “The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. 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.”
When asked about the interview by a reporter last week, William replied, “We are very much not a racist family. I haven’t spoken to [Harry] yet, but I will do.”
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