The other royals are said to have known nothing about the decision beforehand. According to information from the BBC, it was actually the case that the royal couple dared to go it alone with the announcement of the resignation.
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Royal correspondent Jonny Dymond writes on Twitter: “A source from the palace reports that senior members of the royal family feel hurt by the announcement that Harry and Meghan are withdrawing from their current royal roles.” The Royal further confirms -Insider that no members of the royal family had been informed of the plans.
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“Very clear” that the “Sussexes will not play a central role in the future”
As reported by “The Sun”, Meghan and Harry were “excluded” from the monarchy. Friends of the couple say that Meghan and Harry became aware that the royal future was focused on Prince Charles (71) and Prince William (37). An insider says: “You are working again. They have nothing to hide and so much good work to do. But the institution made it very clear that the Sussexes will not play a central role in the future. »
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With the photo of the heir to the throne, the Queen sent a clear sign
The palace underlined this message with a photo of the Queen (93) with Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince George (6). The monarch posed in the picture published on December 18 with the heirs to the throne at Buckingham Palace – and is likely to have sent a clear signal to Harry and Meghan. The recording should mark the start of a new decade. Did the official photo of the Queen and the heir to the throne overflow the barrel?
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Want in the future Meghan and Harry live in the UK and North America. “After many months of thinking and talking, we decided to work towards a progressive role within this institution this year,” the couple wrote in his statement. However, the two assure that they will continue to support the Queen “fully”.
This may sound conciliatory – but there is supposed to be war behind the palace walls. As reported by “Daily Mail”, the other members of the Royals had heard the news from the media. Meghan and Harry were “secretly” planning to resign during their Christmas vacation in Canada. The couple’s employees would also have known. An insider says: “The level of treason is overwhelming. Everyone in the royal household feels like they have rammed a knife in their back. »
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The source goes on to say: “It’s a prime example of wanting to have everything at the same time. (…) You are in this strange bubble and have a strange winning mentality. They feel like the world is against them and represent the family as if they were not understood or supported, which is total nonsense. »
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“This is a declaration of war on the family”
The rest of the royals are ready to help Meghan and Harry. “This discussion should have been conducted discreetly.” How the decision affects Meghan and Harry’s relationship with Prince William, Duchess Kate (38) and the other family members will be shown. A source said to “Sun”: “This is a declaration of war on the family.” Prince Charles and Prince William are said to “boil with rage” while the Queen is “deeply hurt”. With the decision, Meghan and Harry “banished themselves from the family into exile,” the insider said. (KAD)