EXCLUSIVE: Nick Bullen has no doubt that Prince Charles is saddened by Prince Harry’s shocking story-telling with Oprah Winfrey.
CBS aired a two-hour interview on Sunday that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex conducted with the media magnate. During the television broadcast, Harry (36) reveals that his relationship with his father (72), as well as his older brother, Prince William, has broken down.
Markle Markle, 39, also described being so isolated and miserable within the royal family that she had suicidal thoughts. The Duchess of Sussex also claims that a member of the royal family has ‘concerns’ about the color of the skin of her unborn child.
The family member, according to Harry, was not Queen Elizabeth II or Prince Philip, which sparked a wave of speculation about who it might be.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s interview with Oprah Winfrey has been watched by nearly 50 million people worldwide.
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“I think the Prince of Wales should be shocked and saddened,” Bullen told Fox News. “Imagine any member of your family, especially your son or daughter, going to the television and saying, ‘My relationship with my father broke down?’ “Even if it’s true, the world knows now. So I think the Prince of Wales must be sad.”
Bullen is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of True Royalty TV. The award-winning documentary has been making programs about the royal family for almost 20 years and has been working with Charles for eight years.
Bullen insisted he never suspected Charles of being a racist.
“I worked with the Prince of Wales,” he explained. “It was put in the public domain. And I can say that he is anything but a racist. I have great respect for him. He is a man driven by duty. And I have always regarded him as a racist. great father to his sons over the years. ‘
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Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, presents Prince Harry with his flying wings and his Army Flying Corps blue beret during Prince Harry’s graduation ceremony at the Army Aviation Center on May 7, 2010 in Andover, England.
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“In fact, when Meghan Markle’s father was unable to attend the royal wedding, it was Charles who stepped in and offered to walk Meghan down the aisle,” Bullen continued. “And as far as I understand, he always welcomed Meghan Markle. He wanted to make sure she did not feel alone. Whatever the relationship between Meghan and her father, Charles wanted to support his son and new daughter. -Law.”
Bullen also mocks allegations that Charles was not a supportive father figure to Harry.
“I have no doubt the man cares for his son,” Bullen said. “We’ve only heard one side of the story. And so far, Meghan and Harry have won the PR war.”
A representative of the Prince of Wales did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment.
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Prince Charles is first in line on the British throne.
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Charles did not speak about the couple’s interview during a visit to a vaccination clinic in London on Tuesday. The visit was the Prince of Wales’ first public appearance since the sitting, and comes amid mounting pressure on Buckingham Palace to respond to the allegations.
Shortly afterwards, Buckingham Palace issued a 60-word statement on behalf of Elizabeth (94).
“The whole family is saddened to know how challenging Harry and Meghan have been over the past few years,” read a statement sent to Fox News on Tuesday.
“The issues raised in particular are important,” the statement continued. “Although some memories may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed privately by the family. Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be very beloved family members.”
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Prince Harry watches his bride, Meghan Markle, as she arrives with Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, during their wedding in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on 19 May 2018 in Windsor, England.
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Representatives of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex did not comment when Fox News reached out.
Harry told Winfrey the royal family cut him off financially in early 2020 after he planned to retire from his roles. But he was able to afford security for his family because of the money left behind by his late mother, Princess Diana.
He said his relationship with Charles was affected. He even remarked that the patriarch had stopped taking his calls.
“There’s a lot to work through,” Harry said of his relationship with his father. “I feel really disappointed. He’s been through something similar before. He knows how pain feels. And Archie is his grandson. I will always love him, but there is a lot of pain that has happened.”
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Prince Harry said he could afford security for his family because of the money his late mother, Princess Diana, left behind.
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Harry also admitted that he does not now have a close relationship with his brother William (38) who is Charles’ successor to the throne. He disputes rumors that he deliberately blinded the queen to his decision to divorce. He suspects the rumors are coming from the institution.
“I’ve never blinded my grandmother,” Harry said. “I have too much respect for her.”
The interview was watched by nearly 50 million people worldwide.
After Harry and Markle got married in May 2018 in Windsor Castle, the royal family seemed to be welcoming the Duchess of Sussex, a glamorous former TV star. The pair are seen as a fresh young face for the monarchy of an increasingly multicultural nation.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex currently live in California with their son Archie.
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It did not take long before the fairy tale unraveled.
The couple relinquished royal duties last year and eventually settled in California, saying they wanted to escape the racist coverage and unwanted invasion of their privacy by the British media.
During the interview, the duke and duchess told that they are expecting a girl who should be this summer.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.