Oprah Winfrey Faces Possible Deposition Following Meghan Markle Interview

Oprah Winfrey, renowned TV presenter, may find herself facing legal questioning as a result of the explosive interview she conducted with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2021.

Recent reports suggest that Oprah might have to submit to a deposition in the United States due to a lawsuit filed by Meghan's sister, Samantha Markle, who is seeking £60,000 in damages.

Samantha aims to call upon Oprah, along with other individuals, alleging that her reputation was tarnished when her sister discussed her during the tell-all interview last year.

Meghan's lawyer has confirmed that Samantha's legal team has identified 19 non-party witnesses, including Prince Harry, Meghan's mother, and Oprah Winfrey, whom they wish to depose.

In addition to claiming that her reputation suffered during the revealing interview with Oprah, Samantha also asserts that she was defamed in the book “Finding Freedom.”

These developments come as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex face criticism from a royal commentator who labeled them a liability to the royal family.

Speaking on GB News, Kinsey Schofield discussed the hurtful actions carried out by Harry and Meghan against the monarchy.

She went on to say that the impact of the Oprah interview on the royal family was as detrimental as the tragic death of Princess Diana.

Schofield further emphasized that her assessment of them being a liability pertained to their actions since relocating to the United States.

Jonathan Sacerdoti, another commentator, suggested that Meghan Markle is either unaware of the damage she has caused the royal family or simply doesn't care.

Given the Sussexes' tendency to make damaging claims, he believes that King Charles III will likely wait until the release of their new Netflix series and the publication of Harry's highly anticipated memoir before making any decisions regarding possible titles for their children and grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet.

Sacerdoti pointed out that Meghan entered the royal family at a later stage in life compared to other non-royal spouses.

Her background in acting and modeling, rather than royalty, sets her apart from previous additions to the family.

Sacerdoti stressed that while other non-royals who married into the royal family had either joined at a young age or had a PR background themselves, Meghan's experiences with fame and publicity differ significantly.

Sacerdoti further noted that Meghan's experiences of gaining notoriety and celebrity through established means do not necessarily align well with the royal family's expectations.

Critics may argue that she deliberately disregards the potential damage her actions could inflict upon the royal family.

On the other hand, it is possible that she genuinely did not comprehend the intricacies of how the British tabloids and the royal family operate, as she previously admitted in interviews.

Perhaps she underestimated the impact her actions would have both in the UK and internationally when it comes to matters of royalty.

Regardless, Meghan's past statements indicate her lack of initial understanding of how the royals interact with the press, and as she grew more acquainted with their ways, her opinion of them soured.

In conclusion, Oprah Winfrey's involvement in the legal proceedings initiated by Samantha Markle demonstrates the far-reaching consequences of the controversial interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Meanwhile, criticisms of the Sussexes' actions continue to mount, with accusations of being a liability to the royal family.