Winfrey 'taking things slow with sister'

Oprah Winfrey has confessed that she is "taking it slowly" while getting to know her half-sister Patricia.

The TV mogul revealed the news that she recently discovered the existence of the family member on The Oprah Winfrey Show earlier this week.

"We're taking it slow. I think it's about building a relationship one conversation - one experience - at a time," she said during an appearance on The Gayle King Show on Tuesday.

"I think we have... the common interest of our mother. Everybody who's dealing with an ailing parent understands that process of getting care for them. And we're speaking regularly about that."

Winfrey went on to say that Patricia is a welcome addition to her family, insisting: "She coming into the family at this time has been a great peace offering, a great symbol of peace-making in this family.

"I would say I see her as a gift."