Meghan Markle admitted to being shocked after she was asked about her “previous trauma” in a new interview.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex filmed a sit-down interview with Jane Pauley for “CBS Sunday Morning”, which aired today.
Meghan, who celebrates her 43rd birthday today, and Harry, 39, spoke to the Pauley about their new initiative centred around children and social media, which will launch next week.
The interview featured the couple talking about a continuation of their work with parents who have lost their children to online bullying and abuse.
Meghan Markle admits admitted she wasn’t expecting the question
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During the interview, Pauley cited the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s 2021 sit-down with Oprah Winfrey, where Meghan admitted she had contemplated committing suicide during her time as a working member of the Royal Family.
The interviewer alluded to the fact that Meghan and Harry could relate to the grieving parents, as the duke and duchess have experienced “loss” and “tragedies”.
Pauley said to Meghan: “You had an experience that connects you to these families and I see you touch your husband’s hand in just the way I knew that you would be looking after each other.
“The connection that you have with people is they know you had suffered too, personally, contemplating killing yourself, is what suicidal ideation was.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have issued a warning on cyber bullyingCBSPauley referenced Meghan’s discomfort: “I’m dancing around this because I can see you’re uncomfortable with me even going there.”
The 43-year-old replied: “I understand why you are though. I wasn’t expecting it, but I understand why you are.”
Sunday’s TV special marks the Sussexes’ first joint interview since their bombshell sit-down with Winfrey, when they threw a series of accusations at the Royal Family.
This included claims that a senior royal had “concerns” about Prince Archie’s skin colour before his birth in 2019.
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Meghan Markle donned a £15,500 necklace for the interviewCBS
Harry is understood to remain estranged from his father, King Charles, and brother, Prince William.
A CBS spokesperson said: “The Duke and Duchess sat down with ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ host Jane Pauley last week for an exclusive interview to introduce a program aimed at supporting parents whose children have been impacted by online harm.
“Jane also spoke with parents participating in the pilot program who described how it has helped their healing process.”