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The Sunday Times reported that the head of state will not be watching the programme and is instead focusing on national issues, while the paper said royal courtiers have branded the interview a “circus”.
The paper reported royal advisers are “prepared to retaliate with fresh disclosures about the couple’s behaviour if the monarchy is attacked”.
Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the reports.
On Sunday, the in-depth interview between Oprah Winfrey and Harry and Meghan will air for the first time, giving viewers a look inside the lives of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex since stepping down from their roles as senior members of the royal family.
For everything from how to watch the interview, to what Harry and Meghan have told Winfrey so far, follow along with our liveblog below.
This is by no means the first big interview Meghan Markle has done. From her and Harry’s engagement interview to the Sussexes’ royal tour to southern Africa (during which they were followed by an ITV News anchor), you can find out more about their past interviews below.
Watch out for an 11-year-old Meghan on Nickelodeon speaking out against a sexist advert for washing up liquid.
Natasha Preskey7 March 2021 14:30
The interview is now just hours away, and anticipation is building about what Harry and Meghan might reveal about their rift with the royal family.
Want to know more about what is likely to be covered in the programme tonight? Find out more below.
Natasha Preskey7 March 2021 14:00
Tonight, hours before Harry and Meghan’s interview, a programme featuring the royal family will air on BBC One to mark Commonwealth Day. It will feature an address from the Queen.
Natasha Preskey7 March 2021 13:30
Royal editor of Harper’s Bazaar US, Omid Scobie, has re-shared a picture of the Duchess of Sussex visiting a school in Dagenham last year to mark International Women’s Day by giving a speech on gender equality.
His original tweet from this time last year read: “I rarely add my own opinion to reporting but if there was ever a photo that illustrates what the Royal Family is about to lose — it’s this. Diversity, modernity, inclusivity and representation.”
Natasha Preskey7 March 2021 13:00
The Queen has been pictured during the filming of a BBC programme which will be broadcast today to mark Commonwealth Day.
The programme, which features the royal family, will air hours before Harry and Meghan’s tell-all interview, and will feature an address from the Queen.
The head of state has been pictured in St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle wearing a blue dress and a brooch she was previously photographed wearing during her honeymoon with Prince Philip.
Read more below.
Natasha Preskey7 March 2021 12:25
According to CBS, the programme will begin with an interview between just Winfrey and Meghan, with Harry joining later.
The channel has said that the Duchess will be quizzed on a range of subjects, including “stepping into life as a royal, marriage, motherhood” and “how she is handling life under intense public pressure”.
Meanwhile, Harry will later join her to discuss their move to the US and their plans for the future.
Read more about what we can expect from the interview below.
Natasha Preskey7 March 2021 12:00
The YouTube duo paid royal experts to give their opinions, and told them that their comments would be published immediately after the interview was aired. The interview will be broadcast today in the US and tomorrow in the UK. They gave comments and shared opinions as if they had seen the interview when in fact they hadn’t.
Read more about the prank below.
Natasha Preskey7 March 2021 11:30
Good morning! Today’s the day that Meghan and Harry’s interview with Oprah will be broadcast in the US.
The two-hour interview will air on Sunday 7 March on CBS, before being broadcast on ITV on Monday 8 March.
Everything you need to know about watching the special is below.
Natasha Preskey7 March 2021 11:00
Queen will ‘ignore’ Oprah interview - report
The Queen will “ignore” the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s much-anticipated interview with Oprah Winfrey, it has been reported.
The Sunday Times reported the monarch will not watch the programme and is instead focusing on national issues, while the paper said royal courtiers have branded the interview a “circus”.
The paper reported royal advisers are “prepared to retaliate with fresh disclosures about the couple’s behaviour if the monarchy is attacked”.
Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the reports.
Tom Batchelor7 March 2021 10:04
Piers Morgan claims he was ‘scolded’ in the street by an elderly woman for Meghan Markle criticism
Emma Snaith7 March 2021 09:32