(GNB Desk): Former first lady Michelle Obama says she hopes the royal family will learn from the allegations of racism made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in last week’s TV interview with Oprah Winfrey.
In an interview with Jenna Bush Hager on NBC’s “Today” show, Obama spoke about her thoughts on Meghan’s experiences with the family.
“I was not surprised by the couple’s recollections about remarks made by an unnamed member of the royal family about the possible colour of her unborn son’s skin”, Obama said.
Speaking to NBC News, Obama said she hoped the couple could reconcile their differences with the royal family, amid reports that the rift was continuing.
“This, first and foremost, is a family. I pray for forgiveness for them so that they can use this as a teachable moment for us all. The race isn’t a new construct in this world for people of color, and so it wasn’t a complete surprise to hear her feelings and to hear them articulated,” Obama added.
Her plea to make this a “teachable moment” will be seen as urging the royal family to do more than deal with the issue privately as it had pledged.
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