The Prince Harry and Meghan Markle interview that aired recently on BBC has come under sharp criticism after the broadcaster admitted it failed to challenge key claims — a lapse experts now say undermines the pair’s narrative. The Guardian+2The Independent+2
Following Harry’s court defeat in his bid to restore UK police protection for him and his family, he described the rejection as a “good old‑fashioned establishment stitch‑up.” Al Jazeera+1 However, BBC later acknowledged that its coverage of the interview did not include responses from the government’s Home Office or the Buckingham Palace — whose statements emphasised that security decisions are made through standard legal and risk‑assessment processes. The Guardian+1
Security‑expert commentary aired alongside Harry’s claims also went unchallenged. As a result, many media watchers and experts now view the interview as biased or incomplete, questioning whether the alleged “stitch‑up” is supported by any independent evidence. The Guardian+2wbur.org+2
In short: while Harry and Meghan painted themselves as victims of institutional bias and danger, the airing and framing of those claims have been judged by mainstream outlets as flawed — casting serious doubt on their narrative
