The Royal Family is reportedly "alarmed" after Prince Harry's private conversations with Prince William and Prince Charles were shared with Gayle King.
CBS This Morning co-host King, who is a close friend of Meghan Markle, stated in an episode which aired on Tuesday, March 16, that she'd spoken with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex over the weekend.
Per The Mirror, King stated:
"I'm not trying to break news, but I did actually call them to see how they were feeling and it’s true Harry has talked to his brother and he has talked to his father too.
"The word I was given was that those conversations were not productive but they are glad that they have at least started a conversation.
“And I think what is still upsetting to them is that the Palace keeps saying they want to work it out privately, but yet they believe these false stories are coming out that are very disparaging against Meghan still – no one in the Royal Family has talked to Meghan yet."
Responding to King's claims, a senior Buckingham palace official reportedly told the paper that the CBS host's disclosures would "would cause alarm" among senior royals, adding: "This type of behavior could have huge implications for trust between the camps moving forward."
The source added: "None of the households – the Queen, Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – will be giving a running commentary on private conversations."
In her interview with Oprah, Markle discussed the pressures of going from being a celebrity actor to becoming a senior member of the Royal Family, her struggles with her mental health, and the scrutiny she fell under from the British tabloid media.
Markle also seemed to suggest that her son Archie had been the victim of racial prejudice from an unnamed member of the Royals, who allegedly raised "concerns" with Harry over the color of their then then-unborn child's skin.
However, Prince William denied the allegations and insisted that there is no element of racism within the Royal Family.
Per The Independent, a spokesperson for the Royal Family wrote in a subsequent statement: "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. While 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."