Meghan Markle’s father Thomas Markle claimed Oprah Winfrey is “taking advantage” of the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry.
Thomas shared his thoughts on Prince Harry and Meghan’s recent tell-all interview with Winfrey during Sunday’s episode of “60 Minutes Australia.”
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“For one, I think Oprah Winfrey is playing Harry and Meghan,” he said during the interview. “I think she’s using them to build her network and build her new shows and I think she’s taking advantage of a very weakened man and getting him to say things that you just shouldn’t be saying on television.” (RELATED: Prince Harry Feeling ‘Embarrassed’ And ‘Regretful’ About Tell-All Interview With Oprah Winfrey, Royal Biographer Claims)
“I think it’s a setup,” Thomas said. “I think she’s patting herself on the back and making a lot of money from this.”
“I think Harry is being put in a position where he’s saying things he’ll never be able to take back. That’s a horrible thing.”
Prince Harry and Markle gave a tell-all interview with Winfrey that aired March 7. In the Winfrey interview, the royal couple accused the palace of racism and Markle opened up about her suicidal thoughts.
Prince Harry also released a docuseries with Winfrey where he opened up about his own struggles with mental health.