Buckingham Palace considers diversity as Tsar during the interview with Wake Of Meghan Markle

According to several media reports, Buckingham Palace is considering appointing an official to serve as a diversity tsar following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s disturbing interview with Oprah Winfrey.

A source said the palace has been working to improve diversity in the royal households for some time, but little progress has been made.

Diversity is an “issue taken very seriously in royal households,” the source told CNN and UK outlets.

“We have put in place the policies, procedures and programs, but we have not seen the progress we would like and accept that more needs to be done,” added the source. “The work to do this has been going on for a while and comes with the full support of the family.”

It is on the table to name a diversity tsar as a spearhead, but it is too early to announce “firm plans,” the source explained. “We’re listening and learning to get this right,” added the source.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex complained of racist coverage in the British press to Winfrey earlier this month. But in the most disturbing revelation, they said a member of the royal family had spoken to them about “concerns” about how dark their son’s skin would be. They did not name the relative, but Winfrey later clarified that it was not Queen Elizabeth or Prince Phillip.

Buckingham Palace is already scheduled to review diversity policies in all royal households, including Clarence House and Kensington Palace, the BBC reported.

The Guardian reported that royal aides would participate in a “listen and learn” process regarding inclusion over the next few weeks. Reportedly, individuals and business leaders will exchange views on how the monarchy can improve the representation of people of color, members of the LGBTQ + community, and individuals with disabilities.

In a statement on behalf of the Queen following the Winfrey interview, Buckingham Palace said allegations of racism by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were ‘concerning’, adding that they would ‘be taken very seriously’ and ‘dealt with privately by the family ‘. . “

After the interview, Prince William told a reporter that “we are not a racist family.”