Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are getting ready for the launch of their long-awaited tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey.
On February 15, CBS announced that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex would be questioned by Winfrey in a special title, “Oprah with Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special.” In the interview, the Sussexes will draw back the curtain on topics including marriage, philanthropic work and public inquiry.
This is the couple’s first seat since retiring as senior members of the royal family and moving to their native California.
Here’s all we know about the upcoming two – hour special.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey will air on March 7 on CBS.
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When and where will the interview be broadcast?
The presentation will air on Sunday, March 7 at 8:00 PM EST on CBS.
What can we expect to see?
According to a press release, Winfrey will first have an “extensive” conversation with Markle, which includes everything from entering as a royal, marriage, mother, philanthropic work to how she handles life under intense public pressure. ”
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Prince Harry will join the two later.
Harry and Markle will discuss everything from marriage, philanthropic work to public inquiry in the upcoming interview.
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During this time, the couple will ‘talk about their move to the United States and their future hopes and dreams for their growing family’.
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On Sunday, CBS released two 30-second teasers for the upcoming interview, in which Winfrey notes that ‘no topic [is] off limits. ”
Will Princess Diana be raised?
In one track, Harry recalled his late mother and explained that Diana had to go alone after she and Prince Charles divorced.
“I’m just very relieved and glad I sat here with my wife by my side, because I can not imagine what it must have been like for her all these years ago through this process,” the 36-year-old said. of Diana said and said: “because it was incredibly difficult for the two of us. But we have each other at least.”
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Furthermore, Markle, 39, was spotted in the upcoming interview with Diana’s jewelry, as the couple wants Harry’s deceased mother to be with them in the spirit for the interview, according to People magazine.
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961 – 1997) is pictured here on a traditional sleigh with Prince William and Prince Harry during a ski holiday in Lech, Austria, on March 30, 1993. Harry brings up his late mother in his upcoming interview with Oprah Winfrey. (Photo by Jayne Fincher / Princess Diana Archive / Getty Images)
The bracelet was especially used to make Markle’s engagement ring in 2017 when Harry took two stones from his deceased jewel’s jewelery to compose the stars of the Duchess.
Markle’s ring eventually contains the stones from Diana’s bracelet, which surrounds a large stone from the land of Botswana – a land that is close to Harry’s heart.
How does Buckingham Palace react to the interview news?
On February 19 – four days after the interview announcement – Buckingham Palace issued a statement in February on the couple’s status within the royal family, saying that “they will not return as working members of the royal family.”
The casual interview will be aired on the same day as Queen Elizabeth’s Commonwealth Speech.
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“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have confirmed to Her Majesty the Queen that they will not return as working members of the royal family,” the statement read.
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“Following discussions with The Duke, The Queen wrote that it is impossible to continue with the responsibilities and duties associated with a life of public service,” following the work of The Royal Family, “reads the statement. “Although everyone is saddened by their decision, the Duke and Duchess remain many beloved members of the family.”
Shortly afterwards, a spokesperson for the couple slammed back after suggestions that they were not committed to duty by disclosing their own statement.
Vanity Fair’s royal writer and correspondent, Katie Nicholl, recently appeared on True Royalty TV’s The Royal Beat ‘, describing how the palace might not have expected the couple to back down from their statement or a sitcom on television. to announce.
During her appearance, Nicholl pointed out that it was originally reported that Buckingham Palace had to make a decision on Markle and Harry’s royal status on March 31, but their decision came much sooner than expected.
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“You know, the timing was interesting,” she explained. ‘It just came on the back of the Oprah announcement. I think the palace feels offended about … the Oprah announcement. It was clear that the Sussexes were working as a machine in their own right. They did not work. with the palace. They had their own team and they decided. “
Nicholl also claims the palace has no idea of the upcoming sit-down with Winfrey, 67.
Buckingham Palace has officially relieved Harry and Markle of their royal duties.
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The casual interview will be aired on the same day as Queen Elizabeth’s Commonwealth Speech.
Fox News’ Stephanie Nolasco and Melissa Roberto contributed to this report