The interview, which took place on March 4th, was made accessible to online viewers for a fee of $20 and featured Prince Harry leveling a series of new allegations against the Royal Family. Among these allegations was the claim that King Charles had inflicted childhood trauma by withholding affectionate gestures.
In a recent episode of the "Diary of a CEO" podcast, Maté confessed to feeling profoundly uncomfortable about the interview being locked behind a paywall. He noted that he had harbored reservations from the outset regarding the interview's format.
His subsequent regret stemmed from the negative media backlash he encountered due to his participation in the interview, echoing the loss of esteem that Oprah Winfrey experienced after her interview with the Sussexes. The fallout from such involvements has been colloquially termed "being Markled." Maté's statements have cast doubt on the prospect of the Sussexes receiving a Grammy award, as there is growing reluctance to bestow awards upon them amidst the mounting controversies.
Prince Harry's demeanor during the interview also raised questions, with some speculating that he appeared to be under the influence, given his glassy-eyed appearance. Moreover, Maté's statement that he was indifferent to Royal family drama seemed to imply a belief in the complete accuracy of "The Crown," a portrayal of historical events that predate Prince Harry's birth. This belief was surprising, as it contradicts the show's artistic liberties.
This revelation emerges in the wake of criticism faced by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their engagement in September 2021 to promote Meghan's book, "The Bench." It was disclosed that they sought to prevent teachers and students from expressing negative opinions about a book reading at a school in New York in 2021.
