Prince Harry and Meghan Will Give Up Their Senior Royal Positions: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have revealed their intention to step down as “senior” royals and pursue financial independence. Prince Harry and Meghan stated in a statement that they intend to divide their time between the United Kingdom and North America. According to the BBC, neither the Queen nor Prince William were consulted before to the announcement, and Buckingham Palace is “disappointed.” It is believed that senior royals are “hurt” by the disclosure.
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Statement From Buckingham Palace
They intend to divide their time evenly between the United Kingdom and North America while continuing to honour our responsibility to the Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patrons.”
This geographic balance will allow us to instil in our son an appreciation for the royal heritage into which he was born, while also allowing our family to focus on the next stage, including the launch of our new humanitarian organisation.
Major Rift
According to BBC royal correspondent Jonny Dymond, the fact that palace officials expressed “disappointment” is quite significant.
I believe this demonstrates the strength of feeling in the palace tonight – perhaps not so much in regards to what has been done, but rather how it has been done – and the lack of consultation will sting.
Clearly, there is a significant split between Harry and Meghan, on the one hand, and the rest of the Royal Family.
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A spokesman for Buckingham Palace stated that negotiations with the duke and duchess regarding their choice to step down were “in the preliminary stages,” adding, “We understand their desire to take a different approach, but these are complex matters that will take time to resolve.
The pair took a six-week sabbatical from royal duties during the holidays to spend time in Canada with their May-born baby, Archie. After returning to the United Kingdom on Tuesday, Prince Harry, 35, and his wife, Meghan, 38, visited the Canadian High Commission in London to express their gratitude for the country’s hospitality, describing it as “unbelievable.
During the tour, Meghan praised the “beauty of Canada” as being “amazing. It meant a lot to us to hear Archie exclaim ‘ah’ as he walked past, and to see how beautiful it is.” During her time acting in the popular US drama Suits, Meghan lived and worked in Toronto, and she has several Canadian acquaintances. It was painfully obvious that there were significant portions of the job that they could not tolerate.
Each of them appeared to be energized by the throng. However, Harry despised the cameras and appeared plainly bored by the ceremony. Meghan was frequently the epitome of professionalism, yet her dissatisfaction with the monotony of her work occasionally showed. She stated she didn’t want to become a figurehead without a voice, but when she spoke up, she was met with criticism.
In a 2019 interview with ITV’s Tom Bradby, both parties expressed their thoughts. However, what was truly stunning was how miserable they both appeared. The previous year’s sun-drenched wedding seemed like a dream; here were two individuals plainly battling with their lives and positions.
There are far more questions than answers; what will be their new role? Who will pay for their housing, and where will they live? What will their connection be with the rest of the Royal Family? Moreover, there is the issue of institutions. What are the repercussions for the Royal Family? It occurs only a few months after Prince Andrew resigned from his position.
Some may view this as the streamlined monarchy that the 21st century need. However, Harry and Meghan reached more people than prior royals. They contributed to the institution’s rebirth and revitalization. This was not how anyone would have envisioned its future unfolding.
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