Meghan Markle

“In those months when I was pregnant … we have in tandem the conversation of ‘you won’t be given security,’ ‘not going to be given a title’, and also concerns and conversations about how dark his skin might be when he’s born.”

Meghan Markle · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Meghan described palace conversations about Archie's security, title, and skin color during the Oprah Winfrey interview.

“I was really ashamed to say it at the time and a shame to have to admit it to Harry, especially because I know how much loss he suffered. But I knew that if I didn’t say it that I would do it. And I just didn’t, I just didn’t want to be alive anymore.”

Meghan Markle · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Meghan revealed she had suicidal thoughts while a working royal, in response to Oprah Winfrey's question.

“Kate [Middleton] was called Waity Katie, waiting to marry [Prince] William, while I imagine that was really hard and I do... this is not the same and if a member of his family will comfortably say we've all had to deal with things that are rude. Rude and racist are not the same,”

Meghan Markle · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Meghan drew a distinction between rude and racist media coverage in a follow-up clip on CBS This Morning.

“I realized, ‘They’re never gonna protect you.’”

Meghan Markle · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Meghan said she realized the royal family would never protect her, in the Netflix documentary.

“warm, inviting and really welcoming.”

Meghan Markle · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Meghan praised Queen Elizabeth II despite describing being 'silenced' by the institution.