The unexpected Prince Harry and Meghan interview which left TV crew reeling
05.04.2023 - 22:33
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Back in 2019, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle filmed their infamous South African documentary which actually left the TV crew reeling.
The documentary Harry & Meghan: An African Journey followed the newly married couple and then-baby Archie on their 10-day Royal Tour of Africa.
During one segment, Meghan spoke to ITV's Tom Bradby, where she revealed she was "not OK" while discussing the pressures of her new role as a royal mum.
Former ITN editorial director Chris Shaw has reflected on the 2019 interview with the Duchess of Sussex, saying the "little conversation in South Africa" seemed "so outlandishly unexpected and shocking", writes The Mirror.
Mr Shaw, who announced he was leaving the company in January after 25 years, also said there is a "contradiction" between the Sussexes' desire for privacy and their willingness to speak about their private lives.
Speaking to Deadline, Shaw was asked whether the crew instantly knew the footage was "explosive".
He said: "That little conversation in South Africa seemed so outlandishly unexpected and shocking ... we knew we had something pretty extraordinary."
ITV documentary Harry & Meghan: An African Journey followed the couple's tour of part of the continent and laid bare Meghan's unhappiness.
The former Suits actress became emotional in front of broadcaster Bradby as she described her past year as a member of the royal family as "hard" and "really challenging".
Meghan was quizzed on the "true pressures of life in the spotlight and the toll it has taken on them both".
She replied: "Look, any woman especially when they are pregnant you’re really vulnerable and so that was made really challenging, and then when you have a newborn – you know.
"And especially as a woman, it’s a lot. So