Michelle Obama calls for Meghan Markle's racism allegations to be 'teachable moment'

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Michelle Obama has admitted it "wasn't a complete surprise" to hear Meghan Markle raise the issues of race.The former First Lady, who has known Prince Harry for over ten years, spoke on the Today show and shared her thoughts on the Oprah Winfrey interview."Race isn't a new construct for people of colour so it wasn't a complete surprise to hear her feelings, and to have them articulated," said Michelle."But the thing I hope for, the thing I think about, is that this is first and foremost a family and I pray for forgiveness and healing, so they can use this as a teachable moment for us all."MORE: The Queen shares rare photo with Prince Philip following hospital updateHello!