The queen will appoint a “diversity tsar” after Meghan Markle accused the royal family of racism during her bombing interview with Oprah, the Mail On Sunday reported, citing palace insiders.
In addition to the rent, the monarchy will participate in an upcoming “listen and learn” exercise in which the royals will “seek independent opinions” on how it can improve the diversity efforts of minorities and the LGBT community, the sources said.
“This is an issue that is taken very seriously in households,” a palace source told the Mail. “We have the policies, procedures and programs in place, but we do not see the progress we want and accept that more needs to be done. We can always improve.
“We are not afraid to look at new ways of approaching it. The work to do this has been going on for some time and comes with the full support of the family. ”
The plan for diversity improvement follows allegations made by the Duchess of Sussex and husband, Prince Harry, in their March 12 interview with Oprah Winfrey that there were discussions among the royal family about how dark their son Archie’s skin would be. Prince Harry also said that racism plays a role in the couple’s decision to flee to London for California.
The interview gave rise to widespread controversy, including calls from Commonwealth countries to oust Queen Elizabeth II as head of state.
In an official statement issued by the 94-year-old monarch following the interview, she said the allegations of racism were “concerning” and that the family would address them privately.