Opinions on the “Megxit” could not be more divided. Many congratulate Meghan and Harry on social media for their courageous decision. “That was inevitable,” writes one. “Nice that Harry is ready to take this step to protect his family.” Someone else wonders, “Why should they deal with this royal stuff if you can go and live your life the way you want?”
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Last but not least, many see that the fate of his mother, Lady Diana (1961-1997), probably led Harry to his decision. One comment, for example, reads: “Princess Diana smiles in the sky.” And the US singer Bette Midler protects Meghan on Twitter: “She was rushed and harassed until she could no longer stand it, like Diana.”
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«What Meghan wants … Meghan gets it»
Others have no understanding of the couple’s withdrawal. For them, the villain is certain: «Meghan Markle has ruined the royal family! », says many articles. But Harry is also disappointed: “He has turned his back on his commitments and his family. Not least his grandmother. ”The prince is described as weak, controlled by Meghan.
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Probably the biggest Meghan critic, British moderator Piers Morgan (54), really hit the mark. “She dropped her family, her father, most of her friends, separated Harry and William and now tore him away from the royal family,” tweeted Morgan. And goes one step further: “What Meghan wants … Meghan gets it.”
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For this user, the behavior of the critics is just paradoxical. «British: ‘Time for Meghan and Harry to give up their undeserved privileges.› * Give up the undeserved privileges * Britons: »
“British taxpayers should demand repayment!” Or: “Harry and Meghan want real jobs after sucking millions from taxpayers.”
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«Free coffee for life»
The Canadians are really happy. Because Meghan and Harry have announced that they want to live in the UK and Canada. “We will welcome you again with open arms,” reads on Twitter.
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The famous restaurant chain Tim Hortons also responded promptly: «No pressure, Meghan and Harry, but if you really move to Canada, there will be free coffee for life. Think about it. »
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This Canadian user is somewhat more cynical: “As long as we don’t have to pay for their security costs, everything else is sausage to me.”
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They lose that
The annual apanage granted to Prince Harry. The payment of the security system, which until now has been taken over by the taxpayer. Any renovations of their houses, which until now the British taxpayer has also paid dearly for. And number six in the line of succession. Harry can lose all of this. It is now up to the Queen whether she confirms this or not. The couple experienced the greatest loss in the favor of the people and the royal family. Your decision is also no way towards reconciliation with Prince William and Duchess Kate. But on the contrary.
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They win that
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan win one thing above all: the freedom to live where and how they want. Meghan can reactivate her disused lifestyle blog, show herself in a bikini on the beach and dance with her friends. The duchess can smile at the luxury hairdresser salon to see whether the queen is “amused” or not. Meghan wins over her family and other free-riders who can no longer make the big box office with stories from their lives. Because they can no longer damage the reputation of the crown as before. Harry can meet for a beer with his father-in-law without the palace walls shaking.
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Harry and Meghan when their love became public: Very familiar at the Invictus Games in Toronto in September 2017.
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Harry and Meghan on November 27, 2017 at Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace after announcing their engagement.
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On May 19, 2018, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan said yes in Windsor Castle. In the presence of the Queen and Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland (right).
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On the way back from their Canada vacation on January 7, the couple beamed again. Shortly thereafter, they announced that they wanted to step down as Royals.