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| | | | | After the teasing clips, the full interview between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Oprah Winfrey was shown last night in the US. Here are some of the key lines: Meghan said there were “concerns” and “several conversations” within the Royal Family about how dark her son Archie’s skin would be when he was born. Meghan didn’t reveal who had the “concerns” – and Prince Harry said he would “never share” further details Meghan said she had suicidal thoughts after joining the Royal Family, and "just didn't want to be alive anymore". She said she sought help from the "institution", asking to go somewhere for help, but the request was denied Harry also said he went to “a very dark place as well”. He said he “didn’t have anyone to turn to” On his relationship with his father, Harry said: "There's a lot to work through there. I feel really let down because he's been through something similar.” Harry said the family "literally cut me off financially" Meghan was asked about rumours she had made the Duchess of Cambridge cry. She said the “reverse” was true, and Catherine had bought her flowers to apologise The couple revealed their unborn child is a girl
You can recap our live text coverage of the interview here, and read our story here. Our royal correspondent Jonny Dymond's analysis is below. The interview will be shown in full in the UK on ITV tonight. | | |
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| | | Millions of children in England are going back to school after more than two months studying at home. Many secondary schools will have a phased return during the week, but most primary schools are expected to open for all pupils from Monday. Prime Minister Boris Johnson described the return as a first step towards a "sense of normality". In Northern Ireland, younger primary pupils return today, but secondary pupils will start going back later this month. In Scotland and Wales, younger primary pupils are already back, with older pupils returning to primary and secondary schools from 15 March. Read more details on the school reopening here. | | |
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| | New guidance to help flat owners in 'limbo' |
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| | | New guidance has been released aimed at reducing the number of wall safety surveys being requested by banks and building societies on blocks of flats. Thousands of flat owners have been unable to sell or remortgage because they cannot get the checks done. The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors said it would help lenders save time when the inspections were not needed. Most lenders are likely to follow the advice - but there is no guarantee. | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | Meghan and Harry have upended the narrative created by Britain's bestselling newspapers.
They have revealed the terrible strains inside the palace. They have drawn a picture of unfeeling individuals lost in an uncaring institution. They have spoken of racism within the Royal Family. This was a devastating interview.
But Harry describing his brother and father as "trapped", and Meghan revealing that she repeatedly sought help within the palace only to be rebuffed, is a body blow to the institution.
It's not at all clear if and how the palace will respond. Many of the revelations are so personal that getting any reaction seems unlikely. The Queen has made clear repeatedly the affection in which the couple are still held.
As for the newspapers that the couple so despise - will they change their tune? It is not in their nature.
There were pages of bile in some Sunday newspapers prior to the interview. Meghan and Harry have given up on getting a fair hearing from many of the most popular publications.
It seems highly unlikely that they will see anything published that will make them change their minds. | | |
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| | | | | Jonny Dymond | | BBC royal correspondent | | |
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| | | | | | | The early editions of the papers were published before the full Harry and Meghan interview was shown, so the front pages were unable to react to the full content. However, the Daily Mail front page still refers to the interview, with a headline of “Duty means everything” – a line from a separate message to the Commonwealth from the Queen. See all the front pages here. | | |
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