‘Meghan has ruined the royal family!’ Stunned social media users react to royal statement

‘It’s Megxit!’ Stunned social media react to Harry and Meghan’s announcement they are quitting as royals – with some accusing Markle of dragging Harry away while others praise couple

  • Prince Harry and Meghan have announced that they are quitting as senior royals
  • The announcement stunned royal fans, who took to social media to share shock
  • Some praised the decision, though others slammed the couple for their move 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s sudden decision to quit the royal family has been met with disbelief on social media.

The move, which has been dubbed Megxit, has split fans, with some hailing the couple for stepping back from the family – though others have criticised them. 

Several slammed Meghan over the move, with one saying: ‘Meghan Markle has ruined the royal family.’

Another said: ‘Meghan Markle has ruined Prince Harry. Now separating him from his family.’

Others were more supportive of the decision.

One said: ‘Harry worries and cares for Meghan. He just wants to protect her. Remember he lost his Mum, he doesnt want to lose his wife.’

A second commented: ‘Harry and Meghan don’t need to be in the Royal Family they can survive on their own. They seem so happy together why put up with all the royal stuff when you can just go live your life how you want.’

A third simply said: ‘Go Harry and Meghan.’ 

The Duke and Duchess (pictured, yesterday at Canada House in London) were said to be looking at making the move across the Atlantic where they would be based for a significant part of the year. Rumours abounded before they confirmed this evening that they would be splitting their time between the UK and North America 

Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan slammed Meghan as he blamed her for splitting up the Royal Family.

He wrote on Twitter: ‘People say I’m too critical of Meghan Markle – but she ditched her family, ditched her Dad, ditched most of her old friends, split Harry from William and has now split him from the Royal Family. I rest my case.’ 

Piers, who has had a long-running feud with Meghan since he accused the former Suits actress of ‘ghosting’ him, also referenced a quote attributed to Harry after the duke reportedly told Kensington Palace staff ‘what Meghan wants, Meghan gets’ as they prepared to move out in 2018.

Some royal fans, meanwhile, took the opportunity to share memes and jokes about the move. 

The couple’s move follows weeks of speculation about their future after they took an extended break from royal duties over the festive period that followed an emotional appearance in a documentary.

In the ITV programme they spoke about the pressures they have been facing and family rifts, and in a separate move Harry issued a damning statement against the media accusing sections of the press of bullying his wife. 

This evening’s announcement came after Harry and Meghan’s rumoured relocation to Canada this afternoon sparked speculation that they could be about to withdraw from public life.   

Announcing their decision, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said in a statement today: ‘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. 

‘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. 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 honour 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. Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support.’  

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