The prime minister has not seen Harry and Meghan’s Oprah Winfrey interview, Downing Street has said.

Asked whether Boris Johnson agreed with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer that the alegations made in the interview need to be taken seriously, his spokesman said: “It is a matter for the Palace but the prime minister hasn’t seen those interviews.”

Pressed on whether allegations of racism should be taken seriously, the spokesman replied: “Neither he nor I have seen the interview.”

When asked if it was unacceptable to ask questions about the skin colour of an unborn child, Mr Johnson’s spokesman said the PM had said in the past that there was “no place in society” for racism.

In the two-hour interview, which aired in the US overnight, the Duchess of Sussex said “concerns” were raised about baby Archie’s skin colour before he was born and revealed that she had suicidal thoughts during her time in the Royal Family.

The PM is due to hold a Downing Street news conference at 4pm and take questions from the media, meaning it is likely he will be asked directly about the interview.

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