It’s been more than a month since the interview aired, sending shockwaves around the world as Meghan and Harry made explosive allegations against the royal family. But things have taken a significant turn in recent days, as a prominent London lawyer has demanded that Oprah be questioned over apparent lies expressed in the interview. Please allow me to update you on recent developments.
Shortly after the interview aired, Buckingham Palace released a brief statement expressing regret at learning of the extent of the challenges faced by Harry and Meghan in recent years. However, they also noted that some of the memories presented may differ. It is now clear that several memories have indeed varied.
Celebrity attorney Anthony Jay Lester examined the claims made during the Oprah interview and came up with a list of 30 statements that he believes were found to be false or significantly embellished. For example, Meghan claimed she did little research about the royal family before marrying Harry and didn’t know what she was getting into. However, it has since emerged that she met the Queen and carried out extensive research, even hiring a royal family historian to help her.
Another claim was that Meghan and Harry had secretly married three days before their televised ceremony. Records indicate that this is false, as they were not officially married until the televised event. Additionally, claims that an unnamed royal raised concerns about the color of Archie’s skin were denied by Buckingham Palace, stating that no family members had made such remarks. They clarified that Archie’s lack of security and title was not based on his race but rather the standard practice of great-grandchildren not receiving titles or publicly funded security.
Even though Oprah herself did not state these claims as fact, attorney Anthony Lester says she had a duty to properly fact-check these damaging claims before broadcasting them to a global audience of 50 million people. In a strong 17-page letter sent to Oprah, Lester asks her to submit to an examination under oath to clarify the sources and veracity of these claims, as well as whether due diligence was applied. Oprah has yet to respond publicly, but sources close to her indicate that she is standing by the interview and does not feel obligated to comply with legal requirements or questions regarding its content.
However, it is clear that this controversy will not go away easily. With figures like Anthony Lester now challenging Oprah’s actions, the pressure on her is increasing, especially considering the sentiments expressed by the royal family’s allies in the United States. Royal biographer Robert Jobson, in a series of scathing television interviews, criticized the credibility of Oprah, Harry and Meghan, accusing them of deliberate deception to deepen the rift with the royal family and boost their commercial brands abroad.
In the United Kingdom, public opinion of the Sussexes is worsening as new details emerge that contradict their version of events. A recent poll found that two-thirds of Britons now view them as damaging to the monarchy, while just 15% have a positive view. Although the Queen says she is dismayed by the constant public attacks on her family, she will not engage in a tit-for-tat war of words. However, other royals like Prince William and Prince Charles are less inclined to stay silent in the face of ongoing accusations.
The scrutiny of Meghan and Harry has reached a fever pitch, with their every move subject to scrutiny as discrepancies continue to emerge between their claims and emerging facts. Oprah, a formidable media figure, is not easily intimidated, but the mounting pressure from different angles is undeniable. Back in Montecito, California, the once-golden couple are likely to be anxiously following the updates as the backlash against them intensifies overseas.
