PRINCE William and Princess Kate insisted on releasing a tougher statement to slap down Meghan Markle’s racism accusations, claims a royal expert.
Three years ago Meghan and Prince Harry made sensational and “unforgivable” allegations during a TV interview with Oprah Winfrey.
The Sussexes shockingly told the world the Royal Family had “several conversations” about the colour of Archie’s skin prior to him being born.
In weeks to come, the Firm were hounded for being ‘racists’ – leaving them no choice but to defend their honour.
In an unprecedented statement released on behalf of the late Queen, the family said: “The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning.
“While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately.”
Robert Jobson has since revealed in his new biography of the Princess of Wales, it was Kate’s decision to amp it up.
Writing for MailOnline he said: “The original draft of the statement had been much milder, but both William and Catherine had been keen to toughen it up.
“It was the then Duchess of Cambridge herself who came up with the powerful phrase ‘recollections may vary’.
“Her husband also challenged the allegations, telling reporters: ‘We are very much not a racist family’.
“As far as William was concerned, Harry and Meghan’s behaviour was unforgivable, and they could no longer be trusted.”
Since quitting royal duties and the UK, Harry and Meghan are yet to fly over with Archie so he can visit his family.
After their move to the US, the Sussexes have also had Lilibet – who is yet to meet her Grandpa King Charles.
Harry and Meghan have refused to bring the youngsters across the pond amid claims they won’t be safe.
Harry this year told the High Court that there was “no possibility” of keeping his children safe on UK soil following the security downgrade.
The Sussexes were stripped of their round-the-clock protection when they stepped back from royal duties in 2020.
The Sun’s royal photographer Arthur Edwards has hit out at the Sussexes’ decision – claiming their kids are suffering.
Arthur revealed he felt sorry for the youngsters as they continue to miss out on growing up with cousins George, Charlotte and Louis, as well as trips to royal residences.
He said: “King Charles has been going to Balmoral since he was a child.
“One thing I feel sorry for is Prince Harry’s children. They don’t have the summers at Balmoral with their cousins.
“It’s an amazing place it’s got rivers, mountains, wild deer it’s a most beautiful part of the world let alone just Great Britain.”