Published 12:20 IST, January 10th 2020
Prince Harry, Meghan's move to Canada could be costly for taxpayers: Security experts
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's possible move to the commonwealth country Canada could subject Canadian taxpayers millions of dollars, according to experts.
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With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's recent anuncement that y were stepping down from senior roles of royal family, Canian taxpayers could be subject to paying millions in taxes if couple decides to move to Cana, security experts reportedly said. Prince Harry and Markle's decision to move to Cana could materialise as y recently stated that ir main goal is to attain financial independence.
'Canian government will have a legal duty'
According to reports, security experts said that Canian government will most likely have a legal duty to provide security cover to Royal couple. legal obligation comes as Cana is a part of British Commonwealth of countries with Queen Elizabeth as he of ir state.
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Former Royal Canian Mounted Police (RCMP), Larry Busch was of opinion that Royal couple could refuse security provided by Canian government. According to reports, former security officer ran security detail for American Presidents and Royal Family.
Chief of a New York-based security firm, Mike Zimet said that if Prince Harry and Markle need security, n a whole new framework will have to be built around m. According to reports, Zimet's firm has provided security for prominent political personalities such as Bernie Sanders and Hollywood actors such as Alec Baldwin.
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He of Cana-based GloProSec Preventative Services, Joe Balz said that level of security cover required for Royal couple will be based on intensity of threat. According to reports, Balz is a former RCMP officer and has provided security to Royal family and a few or hes of state.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's big anuncement
In a big anuncement, Duke and Duchess of Sussex on January 8 said that y will be stepping back as 'senior members' of Royal family. In dition to this, couple also said that ir goal will be to become financially independent in near future.
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decision by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prompted Buckingham Palace to release a statement that re-
"Discussions with Duke and Duchess of Sussex are at an early st. We understand ir desire to take a different approach, but se are complicated issues that will take time to work through".
However, t many people received ir decision in a positive way.
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(With inputs from ncies)
12:20 IST, January 10th 2020