Harry and Meghan Interview

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Harry and Meghan interview

What have you heard about the interview?

What could have been the reason for giving the interview?

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02:31

What are the reactions to the interview?

03:15

Name the three points Meghan mentions about her son Archie.

03:50

Why has the fairytale been shattered?

04:22

Does Hugo Vickers expect a reaction from Buckingham Palace?

1. Yes
2. No

04:45

Which issues have been brought up by the TV interview?

1. Security, Racism and Trust
2. Racism, Mental Health and Trust
3. Security, Mental Health and Trust
4. Security, Mental Health and Racism

05:58

Do people believe that Meghan is acting?

1. Yes
2. No

07:31

What's the main difference in the reaction of Jen Psaki and Hillary Clinton?

Now read the article:

Harry and Meghan interview: This is not just a crisis for the royal family – but for Britain itself

In the first paragraph the wedding of Harry and Meghan is linked to the opening ceremony of the London Olympics in 2012 because ...

1. both events took place in London.
2. it showed the seamlessly effortless adaptation of Britain into a modern, global country.
3. both events were filled with old customs and traditions.
4. both events showed an unwillingness for change.

“You’re not putting America and the UK on the same footing,” Emily Maitlis told George the Poet on Newsnight. (par. 3). What does she mean?

Why is it disturbing that the programme turned to Megyn Kelly for comment? (par. 5)

What is necessary to be able to portray Britain as "the most tolerant, lovely country in Europe"? (par. 6)

1. To see Meghan as an attractive woman
2. To forbid tabloids publishing stories about Harry and Meghan
3. To deny racism

Name the other two crises which are mentioned in par. 7.

Why didn't Britain live up to the image of a confident modern country according to paragraph 9?

1. It would have been too hard to deal with the press and facing the difficult truths of Britain's past.
2. The problems were not recognised.
3. Most British people think they live in a "tolerant and lovely country"

How did Britain make its choice according to the final paragraph?

1. By banning Prince Harry and Meghan.
2. By not standing by Prince Harry and Meghan
3. By feeding the tabloids lies about Prince Harry and Meghan.

The title of this article is:
Harry and Meghan interview: This is not just a crisis for the royal family – but for Britain itself.
Explain the title in your own words: