Meghan Markle’s longtime friend is calling out to BS over the British Royal Family’s claim that its members were unaware of the struggles faced by the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry.
Actor Janina Gavankar, who has known Markle for 17 years, appeared on the British TV show “This Morning” on Wednesday to support her friend and contradict a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.
The statement released on behalf of Queen Elizabeth said, “The whole family is saddened to hear how challenging the past few years have been for Harry and Meghan,” and that “the issues raised, particularly those of race, are concerning.” While it is suggested ‘some memories may be different’.
During Wednesday’s interview, Gavankar devastated the royals’ claim that “memories can vary. “
[Our recollections] do not [vary] because we’ve been through it with them, ”Gavankar said, adding that“ there are a lot of emails and texts to back that up. “
Although Gavankar said she wasn’t sure who asked Markle for help regarding her suicidal thoughts, she insisted that “ the family and staff knew. ”
Gavankar also dismissed allegations that Markle had bullied members of the royal staff.
“I’ve known her for 17 years and I’ve seen her look at the people around her and I can say she’s not a bully,” said Gavankar. “But I can also say that personally I am happy that people are doing their due diligence because I also know why someone had to leave, and it was because of gross misconduct.”
At one point, co-host Philip Schofield asked Gavankar why her boyfriend decided to “destroy” the royal family, and she pushed back.
“I don’t think the intention was to ‘destroy’ them. I think it was finally an opportunity to tell their truth, ”Gavankar said. Meghan has always been a very open person. She has always shared parts of herself as we always do. But that all changed when she joined the family. We watched as a wall was built around her. She was very isolated. “
Gavankar, who said she watched Meghan and Harry’s interview on Sunday, said the couple feel free, and “now they can get back to what they were really focused on.”
You can watch the segment below.
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