The royal expert called on Harry to distance himself from the drama and explicitly state that he does not accuse his relatives of racism.
During a previous interview with ITV's Tom Bradby, Prince Harry distinguished between racism and unconscious bias, stating that acknowledging unconscious bias provides an opportunity for learning and growth. Cole referred to this distinction and encouraged Harry to address the controversy head-on.
The dispute around alleged 'royal racists' gained attention in 2021 when Meghan Markle made shocking revelations about ill-treatment by the royal family during an interview with Oprah Winfrey. The recent controversy arose from a Dutch version of Scobie's book, which allegedly revealed the names of two royal figures involved in unethical conversations about the skin color of Harry and Meghan's son, Archie.
