It’s clear that the royal family’s recent meeting about Duchess Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s wish to "step back" from their royal duties went smoothly. In fact, Queen Elizabeth herself has assured the public that everything is moving in a positive direction.
Queen Elizabeth's Statement: A Supportive Tone
“Today my family had very constructive discussions on the future of my grandson and his family,” the 93-year-old monarch said in a statement released on Monday, January 13, after the face-to-face meeting. The Queen went on to express her full support for Harry and Meghan’s decision to forge a new path as a young family. “My family and I are entirely supportive of Harry and Meghan’s desire to create a new life as a young family,” she stated.
While the Queen admitted that she would have preferred for Harry and Meghan to remain full-time working members of the Royal Family, she acknowledged and respected their wish for a more independent life. “Although we would have preferred them to remain full-time working Members of the Royal Family, we respect and understand their wish to live a more independent life as a family while remaining a valued part of my family,” she explained.
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Harry and Meghan's Financial Independence and Transition Plan
Harry and Meghan have made it clear that they do not want to depend on public funds in their new lives. As a result, the family has agreed that there will be a transitional period where the Sussexes will split their time between Canada and the U.K., giving them the flexibility they need to adjust to their new lifestyle. “Harry and Meghan have made clear that they do not want to be reliant on public funds in their new lives. It has therefore been agreed that there will be a period of transition in which the Sussexes will spend time in Canada and the U.K.,” the statement continued. “These are complex matters for my family to resolve, and there is some more work to be done, but I have asked for final decisions to be reached in the coming days.”
Harry and Meghan's Announcement
This development comes less than a week after Harry and Meghan announced their intention to transition themselves — and their 8-month-old son, Archie — away from the duties that come with being part of the royal family. In a lengthy Instagram caption posted on Wednesday, January 8, they explained their decision: “After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution,” they wrote.
They added, “We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen.”
Details on Their New Role
They continued, “It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment. We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honor our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages. This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity.”
“We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties,” they concluded. “Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support.”
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