As the world learned of the couple, the pressure from the British press became intense. Prince Harry describes the situation as comparing Meghan's treatment to the physical harassment his mother, Princess Diana, faced from paparazzi.
: Meghan reflects on how she wasn't "treated like a Black woman" until she moved to the UK, where she feels her race was weaponized by the media. She recalls a painful childhood memory of her mother being called a racial slur in a parking lot, a moment that stayed with her forever. [S1E2] Harry & Meghan: The Complete Story: The ...
: The episode explores Meghan's childhood as a "product of divorce" and her early experiences with race. As the world learned of the couple, the
: Meghan recalls being surprised by the strict formality of the Royal Family, even in private. She describes meeting Prince William and Princess Catherine for dinner while she was barefoot and wearing ripped jeans, noting that her habit of being a "hugger" was jarring for them. She recalls a painful childhood memory of her
For the first time, Meghan’s mother, , speaks on camera, describing the last few years as "challenging".
The second episode of the Netflix docuseries (titled "Episode 2") shifts from their early secret romance to the overwhelming public scrutiny that followed once their relationship became global news in 2016. The Media "Feeding Frenzy"
: Harry notes his family was "impressed" by her but skeptical of her career, often thinking, "Oh, she's an American actress; this won't last". Personal History and Race
