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Oprah Winfrey's comments about Queen's death spark backlash
14.09.2022 - 07:43 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Social media users have criticised Oprah Winfrey after she said she hopes the Queen's death will provide "an opportunity for peacemaking" in the royal family.
The American actress and talk show host's interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in 2021 caused controversy after the couple made a series of headline-grabbing claims. Winfrey made the comments while attending the 2022 Toronto Film Festival, during which she was asked about the recent reunion of Harry and Meghan with the Prince and Princess of Wales.
“My father passed recently, this summer,” she told US outlet Extra. “When all families come together for a common ceremony, the ritual of, you know, burying your dead, there’s an opportunity for peacemaking. And hopefully, there will be that.”
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The presenter faced backlash on social media over the remarks, with some questioning why she had chosen to bring up previous tensions.
On Twitter, @sofedup2here commented: "So you believe the Queen’s death is 'an opportunity for peacemaking'? You should sit your American behind down!
"You were the instigation of this firestorm between brothers! Mind your business, step back from that of The Royal Family."
Patricia Sullivan tweeted: "An opportunity for peacemaking Oprah???? You started this whole thing with you and Meghan and the salacious BS about the royal family!"
And @incrediblyBori3 said: "Oprah talking about peacemaking? Lol! She got her money from helping throw mud.... now she's trying to get what... positive strokes for appearing caring?"
It comes after she told CBS she was "as surprised as anyone" by the claims the Sussexes made when she interviewed them in March 2021. She
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