The Queen’s secret message to Harry and Meghan
The Queen and Buckingham Palace released statements early yesterday morning about what will happen to Harry and Meghan going forward as they wish to step back from their royal duties.
The Queen, who is the world’s longest reigning monarch, is used to sending out coded messages to let people know how she really feels. The statement from her yesterday was surprisingly open.
“Following many months of conversations and more recent discussions, I am pleased that together we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family,” the Queen’s statement reads.
“Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family.
“I recognise the challenges they have experienced as a result of intense scrutiny over the last two years and support their wish for a more independent life.
“I want to thank them for all their dedicated work across this country, the Commonwealth and beyond, and am particularly proud of how Meghan has so quickly become one of the family.
“It is my whole family’s hope that today’s agreement allows them to start building a happy and peaceful new life.”
Many royal fans were surprised by the personal nature of the note, as the Queen consistently uses “I” and “my family” throughout the statement.
The statement from Buckingham Palace and therefore Prince Harry and Meghan was much more formal. Royal fans were quick to pick up on the use of “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex”, which suggested that they’re using their titles while they still have them.
“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are grateful to Her Majesty and the Royal Family for their ongoing support as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.
“As agreed in this new arrangement, they understand that they are required to step back from royal duties, including official military appointments. They will no longer receive public funds for royal duties.
“With The Queen’s blessing, the Sussexes will continue to maintain their private patronages and associations. While they can no longer formally represent The Queen, the Sussexes have made clear that everything they do will continue to uphold the values of Her Majesty.
“The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family.
“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared their wish to repay Sovereign Grant expenditure for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage, which will remain their UK family home.
“Buckingham Palace does not comment on the details of security arrangements. There are well established independent processes to determine the need for publicly-funded security.
“This new model will take effect in the spring of 2020.”
This essentially means that Prince Harry and Meghan are giving up their royal titles and stepping away from all of the charity work that was done in partnership with the Royal family.
Royal fans of Harry were quick to point out that this is devastating for Prince Harry as it means that the army charities he proudly supported will no longer receive his help.
“It’s so sad that Harry has to give up his military career over this, Meghan KNEW who Harry was and knew what she was getting into so now a couple years later does she want to change it?!! It’s not fair on him having to walk away from his friends, life to move to where she stayed!!” one fan angrily commented underneath the announcement.
Others noticed that their comments were being deleted on the post, which only added fuel to the fire.
“Why are you deleting negative but true posts???” another fan pointed out.
It has been an intense ten days for the British Royal family, but it appears that a resolution is slowly but surely coming forward.