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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends the National Service. Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images. To say that the past ...

When Harry and Meghan said they wanted to step back from royal life to have more privacy, this is the kind of privacy they mean. “That makes me a strong and good parent protecting my child.” However, instead of having to share those small but important moments with the media, Archie gets to be a cheerful kid with a mom who picks him up from school. Later in the interview, Meghan shares another example of the best part about leaving royal life. and hinted that the best part about leaving royal life is the life her kids can have now, and the privacy that allows them. “There’s literally a structure by which if you want to release photos of your child, as a member of the family, you first have to give them to the Royal Rota,” the U.K. The two chatted about several different things, including the “big adjustment” from an actress to a working member of “the Firm” and the decision to leave.

Meghan Markle said she lost her own father, Thomas Markle, and added: "It doesn't have to be the same for them as it was for me."

The Prince of Wales wrote: "As a father, I am proud that my sons have recognised this threat. Most recently, my elder son, William, launched the prestigious Earthshot Prize to incentivise change and help repair our planet over the next 10 years by identifying and investing in the technologies that can make a difference. However, biographer Omid Scobie tweeted: "There seems to be confusion in some headlines about this quote in The Cut interview. 'It's actually really weird because it'd seem like a lot of pressure. That's my focus here." He enunciates family with a vocal eye roll.

Meghan Markle is finally opening up about her and husband Prince Harry's acrimonious split from the Royals.

Later in the interview, she also likened herself and Prince Harry to ‘salt and pepper’ which, according to Meghan, always go together. In her latest bombshell interview with The Cut, Meghan dished out details about how Prince Harry felt about leaving his family behind and moving to the US with Meghan, where the couple now resides in Montecito. Meghan Markle is finally opening up about her and husband Prince Harry’s acrimonious split from the Royal Family in 2020.

Meghan Markle opened up about a possible return to social media in a new profile in "New York Magazine."

[Harry](https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/topic/prince-harry) kept a joint Instagram account, @SussexRoyal, where they regularly updated subjects and fans alike about their activities. [for The Cut](https://www.thecut.com/article/meghan-markle-profile-interview.html), the former actor and current podcaster revealed that she’ll no longer be sitting on the sidelines when it comes to [social media](https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/week-long-social-media-breaks-loneliness). “Why would I give the very people that are calling my children the n-word a photo of my child before I can share it with the people that love my child? At 41, Markle is a digital native, an OG blogger from the days before they were called influencers. But before you get your hopes up, Davis then explains that, later in their interview, Markle hedged that maybe she was “no longer sure she would actually return to Instagram.” (Hey, we all jump the gun sometimes.) “There’s literally a structure by which if you want to release photos of your child, as a member of the family, you first have to give them to the royal rota”—the UK media pool—she said of royal protocol for social media.

MEGHAN MARKLE is set to release the second episode of her podcast series today, hours after the publication of her latest bombshell interview.

Meghan said: "Anything to just … Prior to the release of the first episode of Archetypes on August 23, Meghan and Harry had only produced a holiday special episode, published shortly after the deal had been made public. In a dig at the Firm, the Duchess also said with their proposal, she and Harry weren't trying to "reinvent the wheel", claiming other royals have struck arrangements with the institution. And Buckingham Palace is likely bracing for further bombshells and swipes from She also seemingly criticised the Palace for wanting her to carry on with engagements on the first day of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's royal tour to South Africa in 2019 after being told there had been a fire in the nursery where her son [Meghan](/latest/meghan-markle) after she seemingly criticised the Firm in the first episode of her podcast series released last week and further opened up on her strained relationship with the Firm in a new interview.

The world reacts to Meghan Markle's latest 'truth bombs' as she is called a 't*sser' in Australia, the 'Petulant Princess' in US and accused of overshadowing ...

In this extract, behind the scenes of the finances of the couple of Harry and Meghan is strongly criticised by public opinion. - 'The photos show Meghan posing like a real diva: far from the real style (and life) from which she herself declared she wanted to detach herself. A week after uploading a preview of her official podcast for the first time , Prince Harry's wife has been on the cover of the American magazine The Cut . An in-depth interview with a figure who has been in the eye of the hurricane for years, especially after his departure from the Royal Family. In truth, the only way for the Sussexes to build a truly new life, and have a wider impact on the causes they care about, is to stop making themselves the center of the story.' Coincidence or not, the launch of the interview takes place on the same day that the 25th anniversary of the tragic accident that ended the life of Diana of Wales is commemorated, with whom she has been compared on occasion for her time at The Firm' 25 years after Diana's death, the series reveals the real reasons for this rupture, the big and small secrets of a fratricidal struggle, which today endangers one of the oldest monarchies in Europe. Some royal insiders fear that she could now overshadow the commemoration day for her husband Prince Harry 's mother (37).' - 'She's a t****r. She's a total t****r. Meghan Markle has been a public downer longer than she was a working duchess. - 'I must concede her lone accomplishment here: Just when you think Meghan Markle can't get any more delusional, she outdoes herself.

Lorraine fans call for 'wannabe Piers Morgan' to come off air after 'toxic' Meghan Markle comments from royal editor Russell Myers.

A viewer added: ‘Can someone remind Russell Myers that Meghan Markle is in America and she gave an interview to an American publication. ‘This guy on #lorraine is so biased it’s unbelievable. [Meghan Markle hints she’ll return to Instagram after long hiatus](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/29/meghan-markle-hints-shell-return-to-instagram-17262376/?ico=more_text_links) keeps you in a job I suppose [also been slammed by Piers, 57, this week](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/29/piers-morgan-digs-into-meghan-markle-again-following-revolting-interview-17263665/) after the interview, which he described as ‘revolting.’ [Adil Ray fiercely defends Meghan Markle against ‘racist’ press: ‘She was blamed for drought and murder because she liked avocados’](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/30/gmbs-adil-ray-fiercely-defends-meghan-markle-against-racist-press-17264761/?ico=more_text_links) [how the n-word was used to describe her child.](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/29/meghan-markle-takes-swipe-at-people-calling-my-children-the-n-word-17261598/) [#Lorraine,’ a fan shared.](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lorraine?src=hashtag_click)#Lorraine,’ a fan shared. You can’t then cry that she should think about the British people every time she speaks #Lorraine.’ [#lorraine.’](https://twitter.com/hashtag/lorraine?src=hashtag_click)#lorraine.’ [ailed against press treatment of her family](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/29/meghan-markle-takes-swipe-at-people-calling-my-children-the-n-word-17261598/) and the fact she could not share images on a personal Twitter account under royal media protocol. [Meghan Markle](https://metro.co.uk/tag/meghan-markle/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) that was branded ‘bitter.’

The Duchess of Sussex has revealed the upsetting reason she refused to give photos of Archie to the Royal Rota before her royal withdrawal.

Hailing from the lovely city of Dublin, she mainly covers the Royal Family and the entertainment world, as well as the occasional health and wellness feature. "Why would I give the very people that are calling my children the N-word a photo of my child before I can share it with the people that love my child?" Prince William and Kate Middleton, on the other hand, must continue to adhere to its rules. The Daily Mail, the Daily Mirror, and The Sun, three publications the Sussexes have previously sued, also belong to the media group. "You tell me how that makes sense and then I’ll play that game." Meghan Markle has taken shots at the Royal Rota in her latest interview, revealing the heartbreaking reason she refused to 'play' its 'game' with her own children.

Meghan Markle was slammed by a royal expert after the Duchess recently accused the British media of racism.

You can't come in and just go, "I don't agree with your rules so I'm not going to do it,”’ she said. “Why would I give the very people that are calling my children the N-word a photo of my child before I can share it with the people that love my child?' she said. The Duchess of Sussex graced the cover of The Cut magazine and weighed in on her return to Instagram in an exclusive interview, published on Monday.

Spiked Online's Brendan O'Neill says Prince Harry needs to have a “serious word with himself” about his marriage to Meghan Markle. In an exclusive interview ...

Meghan Markle just gave an expansive interview to The Cut, but comments she made about Prince Charles and Prince Harry were misinterpreted—here's what she ...

"There seems to be confusion in some headlines about this quote in The Cut interview," Omid tweeted. "When I ask about it, Meghan doesn’t stay in her sadness for long; instead, she uses it to discuss how toxic tabloid culture has torn two families apart. But it looks like one particular quote has been misinterpreted to mean that Harry somehow "lost" his relationship with Charles.

Samantha Markle is sharing her two cents on Meghan Markle podcast, Archetypes.Speaking on GB News, the 57-year-old revealed how Meghan was trying to be ...

During the instalment, the Duchess talked about her struggles with being 'ambitious' in the royal family. Meghan Markle has been warned of the ‘danger’ of not being ‘careful’ with her statements in interviews Meghan released the first episode of her podcast Archetypes in the third week of August.

Meghan Markle is stirring gossip with her new comments on Prince Harry and Prince Charles.Speaking in the fresh edition of The Cut magazine, the Duchess of ...

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry might be working on a new documentary chronicling their ‘love story’ Meghan Markle and Prince Harry enjoy new kind of royalty in their ‘startlingly big’ US mansion Meghan Markle is stirring gossip with her new comments on Prince Harry and Prince Charles.

Samantha Markle, Meghan Markle's half sister, is calling out the Duchess on her latest podcast. Speaking on GB News, the 57-year-old revealed how Meghan was ...

During the instalment, the Duchess talked about her struggles with being 'ambitious' in the royal family. Meghan released the first episode of her podcast Archetypes in the third week of August. Speaking on GB News, the 57-year-old revealed how Meghan was trying to be 'seductive' while speaking of her problems with the royal family.

MEGHAN MARKLE has been criticised over 'misleading claims' made about her son Archie's schooling in the UK, in a bombshell new interview.

If you need a response immediately, it’s best to call them on the phone. However, the Duchesses comments have been called "misleading" by a number of British journalists. She said: "Earlier in our conversation about her goals for the life she’s creating here, [Meghan] remarked upon how, if Archie were in school in the U.K., she’d never be able to do school pickup and drop-off without it being a royal photo call with a press pen of 40 people snapping pictures. Ms Davis claimed that the Duchess said that if Archie were in school in the UK, she would not be able to pick him up without a swarm of paparazzi meeting them at the school gates. That makes me a strong and good parent protecting my child,” Meghan says." Daily Express royal correspondent Richard Palmer added: "I’m afraid Meghan is a fantasist if she believes this would be a daily occurrence in the UK, where the @ipsonews code has strict rules about the treatment of children in education."

People no longer want green smoothie and yoga perfection – they want toddler tantrums and messy kitchens ... Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, wants to return ...

Towards the end of her interview with The Cut Meghan seems to change her mind, saying that she hasn’t decided whether a return to the gram is on the cards or not. [pretending contributed to a massive degradation of our mental health](https://inews.co.uk/news/technology/instagram-rolls-out-new-protections-for-teens-after-body-image-and-mental-health-controversy-1339498?ico=in-line_link), and yes the pressure to pretend that everything was perfect felt enormously stressful. For every picture of your children wearing a nice outfit at a wedding, you are obliged to share another outtake where your son has bitten your daughter and your husband is chatting up a waitress. It was de rigueur to pretend that your life was one lovely breeze from the moment you sipped your morning matcha to your evening Aperol on a roof terrace. Five years ago, the internet was still a place to be aspirational. [ they ceased to be “working royals”](https://inews.co.uk/news/prince-harry-meghan-markle-final-public-engagement-royals-406096?ico=in-line_link) they lost custody of that Instagram.

In the latest episode of her Archetypes podcast, which was released on Spotify this afternoon, she talked to singer Mariah Carey.

The duchess replies: ‘This is part of why when I was putting this conversation together I had to talk to you. Of course I had to talk to you. She said luckily Archie had been taken out of the room just before the fire broke out from an electric heater – and said despite the shock, she was expected to go out and continue with her engagements. In the podcast, Mariah Carey tells Meghan about her childhood, saying: ‘I didn’t fit in, it would be more of the black area of town, or then you could be where my mom chose to live, where the more white neighbourhoods and I didn’t fit in anywhere at all.’ ‘Then I started to understand what it was like to be treated like a black woman, because up until then I had been treated like a mixed woman and things really shifted.’ [Meghan Markle](https://metro.co.uk/tag/meghan-markle/?ico=auto_link_news_P1_LNK1) has spoken out about how people became more focused on her race after she began to date [Prince Harry](https://metro.co.uk/tag/prince-harry/?ico=auto_link_news_P1_LNK2).

Discussing what it means to be, and to be called, a diva, Carey, 53, says: “You give us diva moments sometimes Meghan.”.

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Meghan Markle On Being Perceived as a Black Woman When She Started Dating Prince Harry ... "Up until then, I had been treated like a mixed woman. And things ...

On last week's episode that featured Serena Williams, [Meghan and Serena briefly chatted about the "straight outta Compton" headlines](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a40979176/meghan-markle-compton-comments/) that ran when news of Meghan and Harry's relationship first surfaced in the British tabloids. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at [Hey Alma](https://www.heyalma.com/), a Jewish culture site. Meghan at first tells Mariah, "I had read this article about Halle Berry, and they were asking her how she felt being treated as a mixed race woman in the world. You're not treated as a white woman. You're not treated as a Black woman. As the two discuss moving through the world as light-skinned biracial women, Meghan shares that the time in her life that has been most focused on her race was when she started dating her now-husband, Prince Harry.

Speaking in the fresh edition of The Cut magazine, the Duchess of Sussex said that feels bad for husband Harry for losing his dad after Megxit. "Harry said to ...

While the duchess seemingly admitted that Harry has remorse over quitting the royal family, friend Omid Scobie defended: "There seems to be confusion in some headlines about this quote in The Cut interview. "Harry said to me, 'I lost my dad in this process.'" She added: "It doesn’t have to be the same for them as it was for me, but that’s his decision." Speaking in the fresh edition of The Cut magazine, the Duchess of Sussex said that feels bad for husband Harry for losing his dad after Megxit.

The Duchess of Sussex welcomed pop icon Mariah Carey in the latest episode of her podcast Archetypes, which shot to the top of Spotify's charts following its ...

So she said because she was darker in color, she was being treated as a Black woman, not as a mixed woman." Then I started to understand what it was like to be treated like a Black woman," Meghan said, referencing her relationship with According to a previously shared press release, Archetypes intends to "investigate the labels that try to hold women back. "Because up until then, I had been treated like a mixed woman. Two days after it dropped, Archetypes was the number one podcast in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada on Spotify's [international charts](https://podcastcharts.byspotify.com/). "You're not treated as a Black woman. "As mixed woman, because I always thought it should be okay to say I'm mixed. And things really shifted." You're not treated as a white woman. "I didn't fit in. Representation matters so much," she said. I didn't fit in.

For years, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have been living apart from Queen Elizabeth II and, in general, from everything that surrounds the ...

Sometimes, as they say, the silent part is still part of the song." "I have a lot to say until I don't. Usually, the photos would be up on media outlets before she could post them herself. "Why would I give the very people that are calling my children the N-word a photo of my child before I can share it with the people that love my child?" "There's literally a structure by which if you want to release photos of your child, as a member of the family, you first have to give them to the Royal Rota, the UK media pool," she explained. One issue that she had was the fact that she was expected to share photos of her newborn child through an official channel.

The newest episode of Archetypes—featuring a conversation between Meghan Markle and Mariah Carey on divas, biracial identity, and more—is worth listening ...

I heard it as the word diva, as I think of it. When she said diva, she was talking about the way that I dress, the posture, the clothing, the quote unquote, fabulousness as she sees it. But I heard it as a dig. And Meghan says, "See that's the thing, I associate it differently." I just kept thinking, in that moment, was my girl crush coming to a quick demise? Meghan clearly had a visceral reaction to Mariah, one of the greatest divas, calling her a diva.

Meghan Markle "started to sweat" when Mariah Carey accused the Duchess of Sussex of having "diva moments" on Tuesday's episode of her "Archetypes" podcast.

“She meant diva as a compliment, but I heard it as a dig,” the duchess continued. … My mind was just genuinely spinning on what nonsense she might have read or clicked on to make her say that.” “She must have felt my nervous laughter, and …

The former Meghan Markle opens up about a strain between Prince Harry and Prince Charles in the wake of their exit from the royal family.

The two have been estranged for several years. “Harry said to me, ‘I lost my dad in this process,'" Meghan recalled, referring to her relationship with her own father. Clarification (8/30/2022 8:30 a.m.): A previous version of this story said Prince Harry described his relationship with his own father as "lost." The clarification over Meghan's comment was first reported by [the BBC](https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-62717696). [a recent interview](https://www.today.com/popculture/popculture/meghan-markle-on-possible-return-to-instagram-royals-handling-pics-rcna45234) with [The Cut](https://www.thecut.com/article/meghan-markle-profile-interview.html), the duchess explained that she hoped her and Harry's exit from the royal family would not lead to an estrangement between Harry and his father.

The Duchess of Sussex talks about being called a diva with Mariah Carey for the second episode of her podcast, 'Archetypes.'

Like, it should be okay to say that," the "Fantasy" singer said. Then I started to understand what it was like to be treated like a Black woman," she said. "As a mixed woman, because I always thought it should be okay to say I'm mixed. "Because up until then, I had been treated like a mixed woman. You're not treated as a Black woman. But when you are a woman and you don't see a woman who looks like you somewhere in a position of power or influence, or even just on the screen—because we know how influential media is—you came onto the scene, I was like 'Oh, my gosh.

Meghan Markle has revealed that she has struggled to forgive some members of the Royal Family as she opens up in an interview.

She also spoke about the difference between how Harry and Meghan were treated in comparison to other royals. In a key revelation, the Duchess revealed that she has struggled to forgive certain members of the Royal Family, but is still working to find peace. Sometimes, as they say, the silent part is still part of the song." But it takes a lot of effort to forgive. She then added, "I have a lot to say until I don’t. It takes a lot more energy to not forgive.

“Madiba's celebration was based on overcoming 350 years of colonialism with 60 years of a brutal apartheid regime in South Africa,” Zwelivelile “Mandla” Mandela ...

The anti-apartheid activist was the first president of South Africa, serving from 1994 to 1999 after being released from prison in 1990. “No one was rejoicing in the streets of South Africa when she got married. When you try to rip the Royal Family you forget about who you offend on the way. The hashtag “#VoetsekMeghan even started trending on Twitter in South Africa. Nelson’s family member isn’t the only person to express horror over Markle’s anecdote. “We are still bearing scars of the past.

Pop superstar Mariah Carey branded the Duchess of Sussex a "diva" in their podcast interview - with a shocked Meghan confessing the label made her "sweat" ...

Meghan, who launched a new podcast last week, says she and her husband Prince Harry “upset the dynamic of the hierarchy”

in early 2020, citing what they said were the unbearable intrusions and racist attitudes of the British media. The long-awaited podcast released last week, and tennis star Serena Williams was Meghan’s first guest. Meghan, 41, and Harry, 37, have been in a tense relationship with Britain's royal family since they stepped away from royal duties and left the U. “But it takes a lot of effort to forgive. In the interview published Monday, the duchess said it's not easy to “forgive” when asked if there was room for forgiveness between her, Britain's royal family and her own family. The former actress made headlines in Britain on Tuesday with comments made during an interview with U.

Meghan Markle's weekly series Archetypes returned with its second episode this morning, just one day after Meghan's big The Cut interview came out.

“I know, but let's pretend that you didn’t—weren't so beautiful and didn't have the whole thing and didn't often have gorgeous ensembles,” Carey elaborated. But, in that moment, as she explained to me, she meant it as chic, as aspirational. I heard it as the word diva, as I think of it. “Don't even act like—don’t act like,” Carey said. When she said diva, she was talking about the way that I dress, the posture, the clothing, the quote unquote, fabulousness as she sees it. Carey went on to say it's the visual that gave Meghan diva vibes. “A mixed woman, because I always thought it should be okay to say I'm mixed. But when you are a woman, and you don't see a woman who looks like you somewhere in a position of power or influence, or even just on the screen—because we know how influential media is—you came onto the scene, I was like oh, my gosh. Then I started to understand what it was like to be treated like a Black woman. “We don’t, we don’t, I don’t believe in numbers.” Meghan had guest Mariah Carey on to discuss the negative connotation attached to the word “diva.” While the two spent the bulk of the 45-minute episode discussing Carey's own journey and career, the women also discussed very candidly how being mixed race shaped the public's view of them—and the way they saw themselves because of it. Meghan started by telling Carey, “You were so formative for me.

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, says that “just by existing,” she and her husband Prince Harry “upset the dynamic of the hierarchy” when they were in ...

In a bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey last year, Meghan spoke about racism within the monarchy and Harry said Charles had stopped taking his calls. in early 2020, citing what they said were the unbearable intrusions and racist attitudes of the British media. “But it takes a lot of effort to forgive. It takes a lot more energy to not forgive,” she said. She also referred to Harry’s strained ties with his father, Prince Charles. In the interview published Monday, the duchess said it’s not easy to “forgive” when asked if there was room for forgiveness between her, Britain’s royal family and her own family.

Meghan Markle and Mariah Carey talk about being mixed race and fitting in on the duchess's new Spotify podcast 'Archetypes.'

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry also told [Oprah Winfrey](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/harry-and-meghan-discuss-racist-tabloid-coverage-and-feelings-of-being-trapped-inside-royal-family) that Harry's own family had worried about as-yet-unborn Archie's future skin-color. Then I started to understand what it was like to be treated like a Black woman,” Meghan said, via Meghan then noted that being so light-skinned, she didn't feel like she was treated like a white woman or a Black woman growing up—until she started dating Prince Harry. Carey added that she often felt pressure to identify as either Black or white, telling Meghan, “I always thought it should be okay to say I'm mixed. (Seriously, only Meghan Markle could pull podcast guests like this.) On the subject of growing up biracial, Carey described the experience of not feeling like she fit in anywhere when she was a kid.

Meghan Markle and Mariah Carey discussed being labeled a “diva” on the new episode of the Archetypes podcast and the Duchess of Sussex also explained that ...

You're not treated as a white woman. And her response was her saying, ‘Well, your experience through the world is how people view you.’ So she said because she was darker in color, she was being treated as a Black woman, not as a mixed woman.” You're not treated as a Black woman. Someone kind of looks like me.’” She added, “I had read this article about Halle Berry, and they were asking her how she felt being treated as a mixed-race woman in the world. But when you are a woman and you don't see a woman who looks like you somewhere in a position of power or influence, or even just on the screen—because we know how influential media is—you came onto the scene, I was like ‘Oh, my gosh. Meghan also identified with that experience, adding that even more than her music, she wanted to speak to Carey because of how important it was to her to see a famous biracial woman growing up.

In the second installment of Meghan Markle's Spotify podcast, 'Archetypes,' Markle spoke to Mariah Carey about the word “Diva” and being biracial, ...

But I heard it as a dig.” “Then I started to understand what it was like to be treated like a Black woman. “That’s an interesting thing — a mixed woman,” Carey responded. And her response was her saying, ‘Well, your experience through the world is how people view you.’ So, she said because she was darker in color, she was being treated as a Black woman, not as a mixed woman.” “You’re not treated as a Black woman. Because up until then, I had been treated as a mixed woman.

Meghan Markle talks about the word 'diva' with Mariah Carey on an episode of Markle's Spotify podcast, 'Archetypes.' They also discuss growing up mixed race ...

It’s not okay for you to be a strong woman.” Carey says she “always felt other,” so she “wanted to be that glamorous because I felt like an ugly little girl because I did not fit in with anybody.” “People, people, strive for divadom,” Carey provides as a diva affirmation. But in that moment, as she explained to me, she meant it as chic, as aspirational. “She meant diva as a compliment,” she continues. I heard it as the word diva as I think of it. “But I heard it as a dig. “You couldn’t see me, obviously, but I, I started to sweat a little bit,” she says near the end of the episode.

The Duchess of Sussex tells Mariah that "you came onto the scene, I was like 'oh my gosh, someone kind of looks like me.'"

Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at [Hey Alma](https://www.heyalma.com/), a Jewish culture site. Yet when your ethnicity is black and white, the dichotomy is not that clear. You're not treated as a Black woman. Early in their conversation—which revolves around the word "diva"—Meghan and Mariah discuss the fact that they both had one Black parent and one white parent. But when you are a woman and you don't see a woman who looks like you somewhere in a position of power or influence, or even just on the screen – because we know how influential media is – you came onto the scene, I was like 'oh my gosh. The Duchess of Sussex tells Mariah, "You were so formative for me.

Meghan's comment that she was told South Africans "rejoiced in the streets" over her marriage comparing it to Mandela's release from prison has been ...

The podcast's second episode released on Tuesday featured [ special guest Mariah Carey ](https://www.newsweek.com/mariah-carey-meghan-markle-diva-moments-podcast-archetypes-1738058)and looked at the word "diva" and how it is applied to women today. Following the event, Ndaba Mandela, another of the statesman's grandsons, said that the Sussexes and his grandfather's pursuits of "freedom" were "two worlds apart." "And maybe for them, it was a real struggle to finally make that decision number one and to also be able to carry out. So It cannot be equated to as the same." Recounting how the cast member from South Africa pulled her aside during the event, Meghan said: "He looked at me, and he's just like light. Harry was criticized following the premiere for appearing to tell then-Disney CEO Bob Iger that Meghan would be interested in undertaking voiceover work with the studio. Those are obviously two worlds apart." During the interview conducted by journalist Allison P. "I just had Archie. [accompanied her husband Harry](https://www.newsweek.com/meghan-markle-replicates-royal-fashion-united-nations-visit-1725913) to the [United Nations](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/united-nations) in July where he delivered a [keynote address honoring Nelson Mandela International Day](https://www.newsweek.com/what-prince-harry-said-un-speech-remarks-full-1726266). [Meghan Markle](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/meghan-markle) in a [recent magazine interview](https://www.newsweek.com/meghan-markle-talks-about-upsetting-hierarchy-new-interview-1737724) has been criticized by Nelson Mandela's grandson for comparing the celebrations in South Africa for the marriage of Meghan to [Prince Harry](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/prince-harry) to those held in 1990 to mark the release of Mandela from prison. [Congress](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/congress), told the MailOnline on Tuesday that the celebrations of the royal wedding and those marking Mandela's freedom from his 27-year-long political imprisonment "cannot be equated to as the same."

Meghan Markle and Mariah Carey are getting candid about their experiences growing up biracial in America. On the second episode of her Spotify podcast ...

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