Meghan Markle is reportedly reassessing some of the public statements that reshaped her relationship with the British Royal Family, including claims made during her widely watched 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, according to a report citing a royal commentator. The claims have not been independently verified, but they have reignited discussion about one of the most consequential media appearances in modern royal history.
According to Grazia, a Los Angeles-based royal commentator claimed the Duchess of Sussex regrets aspects of the interview, particularly the controversy surrounding allegations that conversations took place within the Royal Family about the potential skin color of her unborn son, Archie. IBTimes UK reported that it could not independently verify those claims and advised readers to treat them cautiously.
The reported reassessment centers on an interview that followed Harry and Meghan's departure from senior royal duties. After announcing in January 2020 that they would step back from official royal roles, the couple relocated to California later that year, saying they wanted greater independence and more privacy while raising their family. Their exit followed disputes over media coverage and limitations surrounding the development of their proposed SussexRoyal brand.
According to the source cited by Grazia, Meghan believed the central message of her March 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey would be her mental health struggles rather than the controversy surrounding discussions about Archie's skin color. The commentator also alleged that both Meghan and Prince Harry regret how the royal racism controversy unfolded and claimed that subsequent public interviews provided additional material for critics. Those assertions have not been confirmed by the Duke or Duchess of Sussex.
The renewed attention to Meghan's public image comes alongside reflections from brand and culture expert Nick Ede, who described his experiences knowing Meghan before she met Prince Harry in 2016. Ede recalled that she was "warm" and highly charismatic, saying she had an unusual ability to make people feel fully engaged during conversations.
Ede also described Meghan as someone with a natural understanding of fashion and public presentation. According to his account, they occasionally shopped together at stores including Selfridges and Zara, and he said she understood how clothing and personal style could shape public perception without relying exclusively on luxury designer brands.
He further characterized her confidence as genuine rather than overbearing, saying it reflected a strong sense of self before she entered royal life. Ede added that Meghan was consistently polished and thoughtful about her appearance, qualities he believed became even more visible after she joined the Royal Family.
Since leaving royal duties, Harry and Meghan have continued to build a life in California with their children, Archie and Lilibet. They retained their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles, though they no longer use the style of His or Her Royal Highness. The couple has also expanded commercial and philanthropic activities through ventures including Netflix productions, Meghan's lifestyle brand As Ever, and the Archewell Foundation, while public interest in their relationship with the Royal Family continues to generate sustained media attention.
