Sandringham summit will ‘get heated’: Former royal press secretary Dickie Arbiter says ‘pragmatic’ Queen will ensure family members do not lose their tempers during historic meeting between head of state, two heirs and Prince Harry
- Former royal press secretary Dickie Arbiter said the meeting is unprecedented
- He said Harry will be aware of Queen’s displeasure following the announcement
- Queen, William, Charles and Harry will discuss plans at Sandringham on Monday
Former royal press secretary Dickie Arbiter has said the historic Sandringham summit will be ‘heated’
Former royal press secretary Dickie Arbiter has said the historic Sandringham summit will be ‘heated’ but the Queen will ensure family members keep their cool.
The royal expert claimed the ‘pragmatic’ Queen will be understanding of problems people have, but the head of state will ensure her family do not lose their tempers on Monday.
Mr Arbiter added how Prince Harry will be aware of his grandmother’s displeasure after he and Meghan announced their intention to step down as senior royals on Wednesday.
And the landmark meeting at Sandringham between the head of state, two heirs and sixth in line, has been described as ‘unprecedented’ by Mr Arbiter.
For the divorce of Charles and Diana in 1996, the Queen wrote to each individually and told them they had to talk to start proceedings, according to Mr Arbiter writing in The Sun on Sunday.
The royal expert claimed the ‘pragmatic’ Queen will be understanding of problems people have
For the divorce of Charles (pictured left) and Diana in 1996, the Queen wrote to each individually and told them they had to talk to start proceedings. William will be present at the Sandringham summit on Monday (right)
He added how even the abdication of Edward VIII following his intention to marry Wallis Simpson was at Government and Church level.
‘Many have called this an abdication and in one sense it is. Harry and Meghan expect to still have a handle on royal duty but also to lead a public life’, Mr Abiter wrote.
The former Queen’s spokesman said having the documents drawn up in advance ‘does not surprise’ him since the Queen has made it clear she wants the arrangements finalised within days.
Mr Arbiter added how Prince Harry will be aware of his grandmother’s displeasure after he and Meghan announced their intention to step down as senior royals on Wednesday
Her Majesty reportedly instructed officials to come up with a blueprint that could potentially apply to younger generations of the Royal Family.
It comes as a source revealed that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are ‘hopeful’ that crunch talks determining their new stripped-back role in the Royal Family can be thrashed out ‘sooner rather than later’.
There is speculation that the Prince could leave the UK to rejoin his wife and son in Canada by next week. It is thought that he has not yet seen his grandmother in the flesh at her Sandringham estate since he arrived back from a six-week Christmas break.