Ndileka Mandela, granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, has expressed her support for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s pursuit of independence, likening their journey to her grandfather’s escape from an arranged marriage.

Speaking on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Mandela emphasized the importance of individuals finding their own voice and urged giving the Sussexes the space to share their concerns.

She was asked if she believes Harry and Meghan have been victims of racism.

Drawing a parallel to her grandfather’s escape in 1941, the 58-year-old author said: “I believe that Harry and Meghan had to find their own voice, in a similar way that granddad had to find his own voice when he had to run away from an arranged marriage.

“So they should be given, like any other person, room to voice out whatever their misgivings are.”

Mandela spoke of the need for individuals to voice their concerns and choose their paths, citing Nelson Mandela’s example of forging his own journey.

She spoke following the release of Omid Scobie’s new book about royal life, titled “Endgame.”

Just hours after its release on November 28, the Dutch version of Endgame was found to have included the names of the two royals who had allegedly had a conversation about Prince Archie’s skin colour prior to his birth in May 2019.

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The Daily Express have chosen to not name the two royals reportedly mentioned. Mr Scobie says had never submitted a book with the names in, describing it as frustrating.

Scobie expressed frustration over the controversy and said an investigation is underway.

He has defended the book, acknowledging its controversial nature and claiming unfair criticism.

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