Royal apology row: who is urging, and why it matters

The apology centers on a royal's alleged comment about Archie's skin color, though no one publicly named is actually urging rejection of it.

On air: Hank Ledger on No Bull with Hank
Published 9:29 PM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

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StyleCasterCharles & Camilla Urged Not to Accept Harry & Meghan's Apology After Their Claim About a Royal's Comment About 'Archie's Skin Color'—It's the Sussexes' 'Biggest Mistake'

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTalking point number one, folks. The headline says Charles and Camilla are being urged to reject the apology, and it never says by whom.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat's an urging with no urger. Somebody, somewhere, is pushing advice into a palace, and we are asked to treat it as a development.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTalking point number two. The headline calls the apology the Sussexes' biggest mistake. Biggest. Out of everything. Somebody ranked them.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAt the core of this whole thing is a comment made about a child's skin color.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat is serious, and it gets handled like a coupon dispute by people who aren't even named.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAnd now, talking point three.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe only people who've reacted for sure are the ones writing headlines about people reacting. That is a closed loop, and you're standing in it.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo here's where I land, folks. Nobody's been named, nobody's said they'll listen, and the palace hasn't answered a thing.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI urge you to turn off the television. I'd like to say who's urging you, but apparently that's not how it's done.