Oprah Winfrey is facing a new wave of backlash over an old royal bombshell. After revisiting her 2021 interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Winfrey’s explanation of her ‘silent or silenced’ question has sparked renewed debate online.
Background
The media mogul’s reflection on one of the most talked-about moments from the explosive sit-down has reignited debate over the interview that shook the monarchy, divided viewers and put Harry and Meghan’s claims about royal life under a global microscope.
Meghan told Winfrey at the time, ‘I’ve always valued independence’ and ‘I’ve always been outspoken, especially about women’s rights.’ ‘I mean, that’s the sad irony of the last four years is I’ve advocated for so long for women to use their voice. And then, I was silent.’ Winfrey responded with the question that instantly went viral. ‘Were you silent or were you silenced?’ ‘The latter,’ Meghan replied.
Reaction
Winfrey’s latest comments quickly triggered a wave of reactions online. Some critics accused her of ‘backpedaling’ and failing to challenge the couple’s claims. Others defended her, saying she was simply seeking clarification.
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
