Queen says she is ‘particularly proud of how Meghan has so quickly become one of the family’ – as she reveals Megxit is result of ‘many months of conversations’
- The Queen praised how Meghan has so ‘quickly’ become one of the royal family
- Couple will be known as Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
- Queen revealed how announcement is result of ‘many months of conversations’
The Queen has expressed how she is ‘particularly proud’ of Meghan as she reveals the couple’s announcement to step down as senior royals is the result of ‘many months of conversations’.
Her Majesty praised how Meghan has swiftly become part of the family and thanked the couple for the work they had done, saying she was pleased they had found a constructive way to move forward.
She expressed her desire for the family to create a ‘happy and peaceful life’ which the couple intend to purse in North America where they can set their own agenda and make money how they choose.
The statement from Her Majesty The Queen expressed how ‘Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family’
Buckingham Palace announced tonight that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will no longer use their HRH titles and will repay £2.4million of taxpayers’ money spent on renovating their Frogmore Cottage home.
The couple, who will be known as Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will also stop carrying out royal duties from the spring.
In her statement, the Queen said: ‘Following many months of conversations and more recent discussions, I am pleased that together we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family.
‘Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family.
‘I recognise the challenges they have experienced as a result of intense scrutiny over the last two years and support their wish for a more independent life.’
In her statement Her Majesty The Queen praised how Meghan had swiftly become part of the family and thanked the couple for the work they had done
The Queen said: ‘Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family’
The Queen, who wore a steely expression behind the wheel of her Land Rover at Sandringham today, had ordered courtiers to hammer out a plan ‘in days, not weeks’
‘I want to thank them all for their dedicated work across this country, the Commonwealth and beyond, and am particularly proud of how Meghan has so quickly become one of the family.
‘It is my whole family’s hope that today’s agreement allows them to start building a happy and peaceful new life.’
The Queen, who wore a steely expression behind the wheel of her Land Rover at Sandringham today, had ordered courtiers to hammer out a plan ‘in days, not weeks’ for a stripped-back Royal role for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
As she drove through her Norfolk estate, Her Majesty wrapped up against the winter chill in a patterned head scarf and dark glasses.
Following a crunch summit between Princes Charles, William and Harry last Monday, the Queen agreed to let the Sussexes step back from official duties and tasked Palace aides with drawing up a blueprint for the couple’s future in double-time
The statement from Buckingham Palace said: ‘The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are grateful to Her Majesty’