Prince William defended Britain's monarchy Thursday against accusations of bigotry made by his brother, Prince Harry, and sister-in-law, Meghan, insisting the family is not racist. "We're very much not a racist family," he said as his wife, Kate, walked by his side. Racism, mental health discussionsMeghan, who is biracial, said in the interview she was so isolated and miserable as a working member of the Royal Family that she had suicidal thoughts. She also said Harry told her there were "concerns and conversations" by a Royal Family member about the colour of her baby's skin when she was pregnant with their son, Archie. Their comments have touched off conversations around the world about racism, mental health and even the relationship between Britain and its former colonies.

Source: CBC News March 11, 2021 13:31 UTC