Former First Lady Michelle Obama said it was “not a complete surprise” to hear Meghan Markle explain the alleged racism in the British royal family.
Obama was asked about the bombing of Markle and Prince Harry with Oprah Winfrey in an interview for NBC’s “TODAY,” which airs Tuesday.
Markle, 39, is biracial, told Winfrey that someone in the royal family had expressed “concern” to 36-year-old Harry about “how dark” their son Archie’s skin would be. .
Co-host Jenna Bush Hager said it was “heartbreaking” to hear Markle describe the conversation, adding that “she felt she was in her own family – her own family thought differently about her.”
Obama responded: “As I said earlier, race is not a new construction in this world for people of color, and therefore it was not a complete surprise to hear their feelings and articulate them.”
“I think the thing I’m hoping for and thinking about is that this is, first and foremost, a family. I pray for forgiveness and healing for them so that they can use this as a learning moment for all of us. ”
In another interview published on Monday, Obama, 57, said he hoped the couple would find a way to reconcile with the royal family.
“My hope is that when I think about what I’m going through, I think about the importance of family and I just pray that there is forgiveness and that there is clarity, love and determination at some point,” she said. said “Access Hollywood.”
Obama has been a longtime supporter of Markle, calling her “my girlfriend” and “a thoughtful leader” in an Instagram post in 2019.
Queen Elizabeth II said the allegations of racism were “worrying” and would be addressed privately. Apparently she questioned the superior kings about the cursing accusations.