Meghan and Harry Were Not Paid for Their Oprah Interview

On Sunday, March 7th, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were interviewed by Oprah Winfrey to discuss their contentious relationship with the royal family. Among many explosive revelations from the interview: Meghan said that the family was concerned over the color of their son Archie’s skin, that they declined to give Archie a title, and denied the family security detail. She said that relentless attacks from the press and lack of support from the family had at one time lead her to contemplate suicide. The couple also revealed the sex of their second child. 

The broadcast attracted over 17 million viewers from around the world, and it was widely discussed on social media. Many users supported the couple, while others expressed disdain and skepticism, taking particular issue with how much the couple was being paid.

Headlines also seemed baiting: