Then, after the show aired, the palace took its time in responding as tongues wagged yet again.

How would the queen addressMeghan’s accusations of feeling unsupportedby her in-laws as the tabloids tore her apart?

Would she furiously deny theclaims of racismwithin the family?

Queen Elizabeth wearing crown

Finally, two days after the interview aired, thepalace issued a formal statementfrom the queen.

As expected, it was brief and to the point.

But royal experts say there’s a lot to be read into those four sentences if you look closely.

Prince Harry Meghan at church

The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning.