Queen says race issues ‘concerning’ after Harry and Meghan tell-all interview

The Queen has broken her silence over Prince Harry and Meghan’s tell-all interview, saying allegations of racism were “concerning” and they would be handled by the royal family “privately”.

It is the first statement released from Buckingham Palace in the two days since the bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who spoke about racism and mental health issues while working as members of the royal family.

“The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan,” read a statement from the palace issued on behalf of the Queen.

“The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. While some recollections may vary, they are taken very…