Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has responded to explosive racism claims from her grandson Prince Harry and his wife Meghan. In a statement issued om Tuesday, the Queen voiced "deep concern" and sympathised with their troubles with royal life. "The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan," she said in the statement. "The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately," the statement read. Meghan had claimed that some members of the royal family fretted over the colour of skin of their unborn son.