(CNN) – 2020 brought us Brexit. And now, the Megxit.
That was the trend in networks on Wednesday (Megxit, by Meghan and “exit”, exit in Spanish) after the Prince Henry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, announced that they would abandon their duties as principal members of the British royal family and begin working towards financial independence.
The News, which the couple made known in a post on Instagram, surprised both the royal family itself (they did not consult other royals about their decision) and the general public, who quickly began to speculate on what it is that It comes for the couple.
From if Meghan could star in a future season of the popular Netflix series “The Crown,” even how Enrique could get a job without having a last name, CNN’s Max Foster has answered all the hottest questions.
Because right now?
The decision comes at the return of the couple from a six-week family break in Canada and the United Kingdom. But this is something that has been built for years since Enrique’s childhood; Raised in the glow of publicity, the young prince saw his mother, Princess Diana, suffer at the hands of the paparazzi.
Enrique has said he did not think he would be able to meet someone who could withstand the pressure and, ultimately, Meghan found her unbearable.
The birth of his son, Archie, last spring, gave new impetus to his departure from the spotlight. In fact, Archie’s christening already hinted at the movement: they decided not to grant him an official title, presumably to allow him the right to a private life.
Will they lose their titles?
Prince Enrique and Meghan suggest on their new website that they can keep their titles, citing historical precedents.
Other members of the royal family, such as princesses Beatriz and Eugenia, have titles and also employment.
What is your last name?
That is a gray area for royals, but we can assume they will take Mountbatten-Windsor, since that is what they gave Archie as their last name.
Would the queen have had to approve it?
Actions as important as this generally require the approval of Queen Elizabeth, the head of the family and the State. But the couple did not consult the queen before making the decision.
If you consider that the royal family is essentially a company, it seems unprecedented that they have not spoken to “the boss”, especially because they are really demanding new roles, not to leave.
It is said that there is a feeling of deep disappointment in the palace after the announcement; Older family members are injured as a result of the news.
Why would Harry and Meghan not consult the royal family?
Last year, an ITV documentary that recounts the royal tour of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in southern Africa He confirmed what many had suspected for quite some time: a crack within the royal family.
When asked about media speculation about a distancing from Guillermo, his older brother, Enrique said they were both “on different paths.” Given these tensions, it may not be quite surprising that the couple has not consulted the rest of the family.
Do you pay taxes?
The duke and duchess have no tax privileges. But, because they have no private income at this time and largely live on public and family expenses, they have not had to pay any taxes.
Does it mean that Meghan will play herself in The Crown?
In his first interview with Prince Henry, Meghan said he intended to stop acting after his marriage, calling the change a “new chapter.” Unfortunately for The Crown fans, that means she is unlikely to reach Netflix in the short term.
Will Meghan return to acting?
Again, unlikely. Meghan has made it clear that her priority is female empowerment and her charitable work.
Will Enrique get a job?
Presumably that is the only option, if you want financial independence. But it is not clear what he could do, beyond his charitable work.
What does it mean to be financially independent? Weren’t they already?
Under the previous financing agreements, Enrique and Meghan were prohibited from earning income in any way. So far, 5% of the couple’s official expenses were paid by the Sovereign Grant, an annual lump sum of the UK government. But they say they are now giving up that public funding to become “financially independent.”
The couple said they will continue to receive money from Enrique’s father, Prince Charles, who finances the remaining 95% of the couple’s personal and professional expenses through their private estate, the Duchy of Cornwall. But will Carlos continue to finance them at the same level, given how hurt the family was for the surprise announcement?
Enrique also inherited millions of Princess Diana, but it is probably not enough for the couple to live with their current lifestyle.
Didn’t they use a lot of public money to renew their residence?
Yes. They spent 2.4 million pounds (about US $ 3 million) of British taxpayers’ money on renovations at Frogmore Cottage, their official residence at Windsor Estate, west London, according to the latest annual Royal Household financial report.
The works included the removal of a chimney, the finishing of the roof, new stairs, chimney installations and a new “floating” wooden floor. The expenses related to furniture and accessories were financed privately by the couple.
Where will they live now?
The Duke and Duchess said on their website that they will continue to use Frogmore Cottage as their official residence so that “your family always has a place to call home in the United Kingdom.” But that will require the queen’s permission. His office says that all the details “will take time.”
What will happen to its foundation?
That remains an open question.
Does this mean something to the line of succession? Does it mean something to baby Archie?
Do not.
What is the real real rotation ’system?
As part of the new “working model” of the Dukes of Sussex, they have reformed their relationship with the press. That includes no longer participating in the “royal rotation,” a system that was created to give the United Kingdom media access to official commitments made by the royal family, which they then share with each other.
For a long time, the couple had a difficult relationship with the press and, in fact, criticized some UK media and real correspondents in a press release, saying they had pushed wrong reports and presented false impressions of their lives.
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