Amanpour: Peter Westmacott, Bonnie Greer, Alexander De Croo, Ayoade Alakija, Jared Isaacman and Hayley Arceneaux

Former royals Meghan and Harry’s bombshell interview with Oprah saw accusations of racism against the British royal family as well as reflections on Meghan’s personal battle with her mental health. Former deputy private secretary to Prince Charles Peter Westmacott and New European columnist Bonnie Greer join Christiane Amanpour to unpack the interview and how the crown will react. To mark International Women’s Day Belgian PM Alexander De Croo explains why gender equality is a moral and economic issue that men should work to achieve. Then turning to covid, Ayoade Alakija talks about leading the push for vaccine equity in Africa. She says that as wealthy countries snap up vaccine doses other countries are left behind. And finally, Billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman is funding Inspiration4 — the world’s first all-civilian space mission — with SpaceX. Our Walter Isaacson speaks to him and Hayley Arceneaux who is set to be the first crew member of the historic mission.

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