It’s been a mystery that’s dominated headlines ever since Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex made startling claims that a senior royal had commented on the colour of their unborn children’s skin – just who made the remarks?
Now a new book claims it was Harry’s father who made some unsavoury comments to his wife over breakfast around the time of his son’s engagement in 2017.
According to Christopher Andersen in his book Brothers And Wives: Inside The Private Lives Of William, Kate, Harry And Meghan, on the day Harry and Meghan publicly announced their engagement, Charles mused, “I wonder what the children will look like?”
A “somewhat taken aback” Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, replied, “Well, absolutely gorgeous, I’m certain.”
‘INNOCENT MUSINGS’
According to the author’s sources, Charles then lowered his voice and asked, “I mean, what do you think their children’s complexion might be?” – apparently while “household staff were circulating in earshot”.
Last week, Christopher elaborated that the words were the “innocent musings of a grandfather” that were “twisted over time by palace operatives into something far more racially charged and toxic, so by the time it reached Harry, he was shocked at what he was hearing… Keep in mind that at the time, Charles was extremely fond of Meghan and had become friendly with her mother, Doria Ragland.”
This story is from the December 13 2021 edition of Woman’s Day Magazine NZ.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the December 13 2021 edition of Woman’s Day Magazine NZ.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
JUDGE JAY-JAY
Radio diva Jay-Jay Feeney delivers her verdict on your biggest dilemmas
MEGAN'S NEW LIFE - 'I WAS STARVING MYSELF'
After years of negative comments about her weight, the New Plymouth woman is now a plus-size model
PODCASTS & PARENTHOOD RYAN'S TRUE CALLING
Crime investigator Ryan Wolf and wife Ashley welcome baby Dillon to their pack
CAKE QUEEN KATHERINE - BAKING IS A GOOD WAY TO MAKE FRIENDS!
A former teacher, cookbook author Katherine Sabbath is now a contestant on Dessert Masters
Celeb chef Amaury's - SWEET SUCCESS
The MasterChef: Dessert Masters host opens up about his famous fans
Paralympic medallist Anna - 'I'VE PUT MY FAMILY THROUGH HELL'
The cycling star says she couldn't have won silver in Paris without the support of her loved ones
MADDY & CHARLOTTE - 'THEY FLAT-OUT LIED!'
When a video surfaces of Sydney sisters Maddy and Charlotte Harry showing they'd renovated other houses before their appearance on The Block, their competitors feel betrayed.
SHAYNNA AT 61 'I WON'T GIVE UP!'
At 61, The Block Australia judge Shaynna Blaze is busier than ever.
PAST BLOCKHEADS SLAM THE SHOW
After just quitting The Block citing mental health issues, Jesse, 29, and Paige, 27, haven't held back when it comes to criticising producers for a lack of duty of care - and now Paige claims she has been backed up by several former contestants with similar experiences.
BUILDERS BOYCOTTING THE BLOCK!
Rogue builders have shared their horror stories from The Block - and they aren't just about bills going unpaid!