‘For me as a black woman, it made me feel sick to my core’: Alexandra Burke responds to Meghan Markle’s ‘heartbreaking’ racism claims about the Royal family
- The X Factor winner, 32, was speaking during an appearance on Monday’s Lorraine when talk soon turned to Harry and Meghan’s explosive interview
- Alexandra told how as a black woman she felt ‘sick’ at hearing Meghan’s words, stating her shock that ‘we’re in 2021 and still having these conversations’
- Meghan used her bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview to accuse the Royal Family of having ‘concerns’ about ‘how dark’ Archie’s skin would be before he was born
- The Duchess of Sussex also described her ‘pain’ that officials had denied Archie the title of prince and accused Buckingham Palace of failing to protect him
Alexandra Burke felt ‘sick to her core’ after hearing Meghan Markle’s claims that a member of the Royal family expressed concerns over the colour of son Archie’s skin.
The X Factor winner, 32, was speaking during an appearance on Monday’s Lorraine when talk soon turned to Prince Harry and Meghan’s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, which aired in the US overnight.
Alexandra told how as a black woman she felt ‘sick’ at hearing Meghan’s words, stating her shock that ‘we’re in 2021 and still having these conversations’.
Meghan, 39, used her bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview to accuse the Royal Family of having ‘concerns’ about ‘how dark’ Archie’s skin would be before he was born because she is mixed-race and Harry is white.
Reaction: Alexandra Burke told Lorraine on Monday she felt ‘sick to her core’ after hearing Meghan Markle’s claims that a member of the Royal family expressed concerns over the colour of son Archie’s skin
The Duchess of Sussex also described her ‘pain’ that officials had denied Archie the title of prince and accused Buckingham Palace of failing to protect him by denying him 24/7 security.
Meghan refused to say which royal had the conversation with Harry about Archie’s skin colour, claiming it would be ‘damaging’ to the person in her husband’s family who raised it.
But Oprah has since revealed Harry asked her to make clear that neither the Queen nor Prince Philip made the remark.
Discussing the interview, Alexandra told Lorraine, 61: ‘I’ve seen the clips and all the headlines. It’s heartbreaking and very disappointing.
‘We’re in 2021 and still having these conversations. For me as a black woman hearing that, it made me feel sick to my core.
Claims: Meghan used her bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview to accuse the Royal Family of having ‘concerns’ about ‘how dark’ Archie’s skin would be before he was born because she is mixed-race and Harry is white
‘I’m an ambassador for the Royal Commonwealth Society, I’m a small voice there, and this shows we have a lot of work to do.’
Going to to share her support for the Duchess, Alexandra continued: ‘It’s shocking Meghan had to go through that.
‘Hearing her say she was suicidal and talking about mental health, it’s mind-blowing.
‘I wish them both the best and hope they can find peace and happiness in their lives for their sake and their children as well.’
Discussion: On Monday’s Lorraine, Alexandra told how as a black woman she felt ‘sick’ at hearing Meghan’s words, stating her shock that ‘we’re in 2021 and still having these conversations’
‘Heartbreaking’: Discussing the interview, Alexandra told Lorraine, 61: ‘I’ve seen the clips and all the headlines. It’s heartbreaking and very disappointing’
Speaking out: The Duchess of Sussex also described her ‘pain’ that officials had denied Archie the title of prince and accused Buckingham Palace of failing to protect him by denying him 24/7 security
No names: Meghan refused to say which royal had the conversation with Harry about Archie’s skin colour, claiming it would be ‘damaging’ to the person in her husband’s family who raised it