Meghan Markle’s Passport Controversy: Contradictions in Royal Travel Claims
Meghan Markle reportedly went on at least 13 foreign holidays despite telling Oprah Winfrey in an interview that her passport had been confiscated by the royals.
In the interview, Meghan Markle stated, “You couldn’t just go. You couldn’t. I mean, you have to understand, as well, when I joined that family, that was the last time, until we came here, that I saw my passport, my driver’s licence, my keys.”
Royal sources and contradictory claims
However, sources close to the royal family have revealed that Meghan’s passport was kept secure to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands, contradicting her statement that she did not see it until moving to California.
Insiders further disclosed that Meghan Markle must have presented her passport during at least 12 trips abroad as a tourist, including visits to New York, Ibiza, Italy, Botswana, and three official royal tours to Morocco, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Tonga, and Fiji.
Royal family’s perspective
Royal protocol dictates that all members, excluding the monarch, require a passport for international travel. According to royal author Margaret Holder, “Of course the Royal Family would want to keep Meghan’s passport safe,” suggesting it would have been used during personal trips such as her New York baby shower, visits to friends in Canada, and other private travels.
Controversial claims and reactions
Meghan’s interview with Oprah Winfrey also included controversial claims about racist comments regarding her children’s skin color. Oprah clarified that Prince Harry indicated “it was not his grandmother or grandfather who were part of those conversations.”
The contradictions surrounding Meghan Markle’s passport and other claims continue to fuel public debate and scrutiny.