British monarchy had Black royals long before Meghan Markle came along
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Sun, Mar 14, 2021
Meghan Markle’s marriage into the British royal family was historical in many ways as many found it revolutionary that a person of colour was finally part of the British monarchy.
However, what many may be unaware of is how the British monarchy has an African bloodline since long before the Duchess of Sussex entered the picture.
Royal expert, Lady Colin Campbell came forth to claim that the former actor isn’t the first biracial member of the British royal family.
“All of the British royals have African blood,” she told The Post.
Crisis of monarchy over Harry and Meghan dominates UK media
“The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan.
“The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. Whilst some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately.
“Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved family members.”
Britain s Queen Elizabeth II is joined by Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and at rear, from left, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex during a reception at Buckingham Palace, London to mark the 50th anniversary of the investiture of the Prince of Wales. March 5, 2019 file photo (Dominic Lipinski/Pool via AP, File)
The Meghan and Harry interview featured a big plot twist: He cast Charles as a villain in their story
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Prince Harry says he will always love his father but he feels let down by him.
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In his sit-down with Oprah, the Duke of Sussex said he had felt that way because his father had been through something similar and he had perhaps wanted a little more from a man who knows what pain feels like . I will always love him but there s a lot of hurt that s happened, he said.
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Prince William visiting School 21 in Stratford, where he said the royal family was not racist. Photograph: WPA/Getty Images
Prince William visiting School 21 in Stratford, where he said the royal family was not racist. Photograph: WPA/Getty Images
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Since Meghan and Harryâs interview last Sunday, questions have been raised about the royal family. More specifically, is the family racist? Many viewers were shocked when the Duchess of Sussex told Oprah Winfrey that their mixed-race childâs skin tone had been discussed by a family member, and that âconcernsâ were expressed by them.
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The Harvest, by Ayesha Green. From the collection of Hawke s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi. Photo / Supplied
The Harvest, by Ayesha Green. From the collection of Hawke s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi. Photo / Supplied
Hawkes Bay Today
By: Toni MacKinnon
MTG Hawke s Bay Museum s Trust collection continues to develop through the purchase of new works and artefacts by the MTG Foundation.
One such recent acquisition was this work The Harvest, by Ayesha Green. This work became part of the collection in December last year and although, with the museum closed at present it is not possible to view it, there are plans for it to be exhibited in the not too distant future.