Prince Harry said on Sunday he made the decision to withdraw from the British monarchy with “great sadness” but had “no other choice” in a video posted on the official Sussex Instagram account.
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“The decision I made for my wife and I was not taken lightly,” but after “months of talks, following years of challenges,” said the Duke of Sussex to dinner guests. charity in London. He apologized for “not always doing things right”, without specifying which ones.
Harry, 35, and his wife Meghan, 38, revealed in a shock announcement on January 8 that they wanted to gain financial independence and settle in North America with their son Archie. Their decision was widely criticized by the British press, in particular because they had not warned either Queen Elizabeth II or Prince Charles, heir to the throne and father of Harry.
If the Duke and Duchess of Sussex initially wished to keep a foothold in the royal family, the Queen quickly undeceived them by announcing Saturday evening what seems to be a “hard Megxit”: they must both abandon their title of highness Royal.
Towards “a more peaceful life”
“Our hope was to continue to serve the Queen, the Commonwealth and the military associations that I support, but without public funding. Unfortunately, that was not possible, “said Harry, who says he” always has the utmost respect for [sa] Grandmother, [son] commander in chief”.
While he hopes to move towards “a more peaceful life”, Prince Harry has planned to devote himself “to supporting the causes, charities and military associations that are so important” for him.
The Duke of Sussex insisted that he and his wife Meghan “did not go away” because the UK is “[sa] House”. “We will do everything in our power to wear the colors of the country high and fulfill our role with pride,” he added. (Afp / nxp)
Created: 20.01.2020, 01h02
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