Buckingham Palace insiders fear the fall out from the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle interview will continue.
Insiders are said to be concerned the couple will “name the royal they accused of discussing Archie’s skin colour”.
One of the leading talking points to emerge from the couple’s bombshell interview is who DID ask the question?
Now sources claim that the royal family fear the duke and duchess will name the culprit if the palace “denies” there’s a problem.
What is the fall out from the Harry and Meghan interview?
Earlier tonight, the palace finally released a statement on the interview.
It said: “The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan.
“The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. Whilst some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately.”
Earlier today, the Evening Standard reported that a “lack of trust” between the palace and Harry and Meghan was to blame for the delay in a response.
However, the palace is also said to fear the culprit will be named and shamed by the couple.
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“It could lead to the Sussexes naming names and it blowing up again,” a source said.
“A denial could lead the Sussexes breaking their vow and naming the member of the royal family who discussed their son’s skin colour.”
Charles “deeply concerned”
For his part, Prince Charles is said to be “deeply concerned” about the claims.
The source added: “The prince is proud of the diversity of this country and believes the diversity of Britain’s modern society is its greatest strength.”
There were concerns about how dark his skin might be when he’s born.
They added the palace did not want to “go on the record and deny that there was institutional racism until it had all the facts”.
So what did Meghan say in the interview?
The tense stand-off stems from comments the duchess made in the interview.
“In those months when I was pregnant, we had in tandem the conversations of him not being given security or a title,” she said.
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“And also concerns about how dark his skin might be when he’s born.
“That was relayed to me from Harry, those were conversations the family had with him.”
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