In a shocking revelation, TV host Philip Schofield made a claim that left Meghan Markle reportedly speechless.
Prince Harry and Meghan married in 2018 in a grand royal wedding that captured the attention of millions worldwide. Initially, they were among the most popular royal couples. However, behind the scenes, Meghan struggled to adapt to the rigid protocols of royal life. Rumors of conflicts with other royals, including Kate Middleton, began to circulate.
In 2020, the couple announced they were stepping back from their senior royal duties and moving part-time to North America to seek financial independence. Many viewed this as Meghan's influence pulling Harry away from his family, deeply upsetting the Queen and straining Harry's relationship with his brother, Prince William.
Since relocating to California, Harry and Meghan have been outspoken critics of the royal family and the British press. In high-profile interviews, they accused an unnamed royal of making a racist comment about their son Archie's skin color before he was born and criticized the royal institution for failing to support Meghan's mental health struggles. These revelations have significantly damaged Harry's bond with his family. While the royal family has mostly remained silent, it is evident that there is lingering distrust and unresolved issues behind the scenes. As a result, Meghan is largely viewed as persona non grata by the royal family and much of the British public.
Now, on to Philip Schofield's explosive claims. Schofield, a well-known and respected TV presenter in the UK, is famous for hosting "This Morning" and is generally seen as a reliable figure who avoids serious controversy. However, last week, Schofield made a startling statement on live television. During a segment about the royal family, he casually mentioned, "By the way, have you heard the rumors about Meghan's past? I have it on very good authority from multiple unnamed sources that her claims of being mixed race are exaggerated, to say the least." The co-hosts and production crew were visibly shocked. After an awkward pause, Schofield continued, "Apparently, she used to regularly pretend and promote herself as being fully white until she relocated to Toronto to film. According to people who knew her then, she seemed ashamed of any non-white heritage and culture."
This statement caused an immediate uproar online. Many were astonished that Schofield would make such a bold claim without providing evidence. Others dismissed his comments as baseless rumors intended to further tarnish Meghan's reputation. Within hours, Meghan and Harry's press team issued a strong denial, condemning Schofield's comments as racist, baseless, and intentionally inflammatory. They threatened legal action if he did not publicly apologize.
Schofield found himself in a difficult position. On one hand, he needed to uphold journalistic integrity by not retracting factual statements. On the other, as a beloved family show host, he risked significant public backlash and potential cancellation if he refused to apologize. After two days of silence, Schofield released a video statement, visibly shaken. He said, "Upon further reflection, I realize questioning someone's race and identity without evidence was irresponsible of me. For that, I apologize unconditionally to Meghan and anyone hurt by my careless comments. As a presenter, it's not my place to make undocumented claims, and I will be more thoughtful going forward."
But the situation took another turn. Shortly after Schofield's apology, astonishing photos began circulating on social media, allegedly showing a teenage Meghan Markle in the 1990s. In these images, she appears to be with predominantly white groups and has blonde-highlighted hair. People were stunned, wondering if Schofield's claims had some truth to them after all.
