Harry and Meghan quit as Royals - it continues

Bang in the British royal family. Prince Harry (35) and Duchess Meghan (38) want to give up their position as senior royals. Harry met Queen Elizabeth (93) and his brother Prince William (37) last Monday to a crisis talk.

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What does the Queen say?

In a statement, the head of the British royal family explains: “My family and I fully support Harry and Meghan’s wish to build a new life as a young family.” However, it seems to be seething behind the palace walls. In the closest family circle “very constructive” is discussed how it goes with Harry, Meghan and their son Archie (8 months). It is still being worked out how the retreat of the Sussexes should look in detail.

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Where will Harry and Meghan live?

They are granted a “transition period” in which Harry and Meghan will alternate between Canada and England. Any new residence would have to be checked by the British security services due to security concerns. Meghan is currently in Canada with Archie. According to the US portal “Eonline”, she lives in the villa near Vancouver, where she and her little family have already spent Christmas. Her mother Doria (63) is said to have already flown to Los Angeles from Canada.

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Who pays for all of this now?

According to the Evening Standard, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, 48, assured the Queen that Canada would cover half of Harry and Meghan’s security costs. The state would be willing to contribute CHF 630,000 a year. It is questionable whether Canadian taxpayers are enthusiastic about this idea. Harry and Meghan are still supported by public funds – but then the pocket money is canceled. If Prince Charles (71) also withdraws capital gains from the Duchy of Cornwall, the couple will have to forego an estimated CHF 7 million a year, writes the “World” website.

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Then how do you make your money?

No problem, believe media experts – and cite power celebrity couples like the Obamas, Clintons or Beckhams as role models. You have managed to make yourself a brand – and thus collect huge sums of money. Whether as a speaker, author, film producer or with product offers. In addition, stars like tennis legend Serena Williams (38) and TV star Oprah Winfrey (65) are among Harry and Meghan’s friends. You can certainly give them a tip or two.

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And what else do they do?

Meghan already ran a lifestyle blog with the prince before her wedding. Mae Karwowski, head of the influencer agency Obviously told the Financial Times: “Meghan and Harry will be able to set their own prices. They will break records. ”In addition, the two had the term“ Sussex Royal ”secured as a brand in the summer. It is still unclear which appointments you will have for the royal family in the future. There should be a separate charity for this.

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What happens to your titles?

Not much yet. However, in her statement on Monday evening, the Queen did not call Harry and Meghan Duke and Duchess. “Mirror” royal expert Russell Myers suspects: “This can be a clear indication that they will give up their royal titles.”

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What does the British people say?

The network is already laughing at the so-called Megxit. Numerous photo montages show Harry as a fast food seller, for example. Or this gag in front of Madame Tussaud’s wax figure cabinet, who say goodbye to Harry and Meghan.

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