Ex-British police officers admit to racist, offensive messages about Meghan Markle and other royals
- Five retired British police officers pleaded guilty to sending racist messages about Meghan Markle and other royals in a private WhatsApp group.
- The officers were part of the Metropolitan Police's Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection branch but had left the force when the messages were sent.
- The messages referred to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Philip.
- The guilty pleas support Prince Harry's previous claims of racism towards Meghan Markle.
- Another former officer denied the charges and will stand trial later while the others await sentencing.