The Duke and Duchess of Sussex - Meghan Markle and Prince Harry - have faced criticism from experts and former BBC figures over their previous claims regarding their highly publicised 2017 engagement interview.
The couple had suggested that the interview was scripted and rehearsed, allegations that have now been disputed by those involved.
In a Netflix docuseries released recently, Meghan Markle described the 2017 BBC interview as an "orchestrated reality show," claiming it was entirely "rehearsed" and staged.
She explained that after their public outing, the couple immediately retreated inside, removed their coats, and sat for the interview, which she suggests was meticulously planned.
Meghan further remarked, "So we did the thing out with the Press, then we went right inside, took the coat off, and did the interview, so it was all in that same moment. But then also like, 'and then there'll be a moment when they'll ask to see the ring.' My point is we weren't allowed to tell our story because they didn't want…"
Prince Harry echoed his wife’s sentiments, adding, "Well, we've never been allowed to tell our story... That's the consistency."
However, Mishal Hussain, the BBC journalist who conducted the 2017 interview, has now weighed in, suggesting that "recollections may vary on this particular subject." Hussain’s comments cast doubt on the couple's version of events.
Adding to the growing controversy, Lord Hall, who was the director-general of the BBC at the time, dismissed Meghan’s claims, calling them "simply untrue."
Lord Hall strongly rejected the notion that the BBC had manipulated the interview or controlled the narrative.
