Prince Harry

"The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. Whilst some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately."

"It could hardly be more damaging to the royal family, not least because there is little it can do to defend itself," The Times said in a lead article under the title "Royal Attack."

The couple have stepped down from their royal duties and are starting a new life in the United States.

Meghan, 39, the wife of Prince Harry, is suing publisher Associated Newspapers after its Mail on Sunday tabloid printed extracts of the handwritten letter she sent to her father.

"From us, I'll say no matter what life throws at you guys, trust us when we say, love wins," Meghan said. "Love always wins," Harry added.

"Losing a child means carrying an almost unbearable grief, experienced by many but talked about by few."

"I'm going to share a little secret with you guys, I'm actually on the platform volunteering," Prince William told Shout volunteer members during a video call last month, according to CNN.

Since the fallout, the couple have spent most of their time in Canada but recently moved to the Los Angeles area where Meghan was raised and where her mother still lives.

Proceeds from the sales of 'Unbroken' will support the Invictus Games Foundation, set up by Prince Harry to support injured and unwell army veterans.

Asked if the recordings were genuine, Buckingham Palace said it was making no comment on the hoax.