Meghan's interview sparked a reckoning on race in UK media. Will anything change?

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, sent a thundering charge through the British media last week with direct accusations of racist coverage, dividing the industry and putting a spotlight on its lack of diversity. Now, journalists want to know: will anything change?

What began as a public rebuke of the tabloids by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey has turned into a media reckoning with far-reaching consequences. By the end of the week, the executive director of the Society of Editors had resigned after his denial of racism in the industry sparked a furious backlash. Many close observers are dubious that the dramatic fallout will lead to significant changes in an industry where some publications are frequently accused of fueling prejudice against minorities and immigrants. Even outlets with better reputations have poor track records on diversity.