Published 11:23 IST, January 14th 2020
Queen Elizabeth II 'entirely supportive' of Harry, Meghan's decision
Queen Elizabeth II in a statement released on Jan 13 said that she and the royal family are 'entirely supportive' of Prince Harry and wife, Meghan's decision.
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Queen Elizabeth II in a statement said that she and royal family are 'entirely supportive' of Prince Harry and Meghan's decision of working to become financially independent and ir intend to step back as 'senior members' of Royal family. statement released by Buckingham Palace furr states that Queen and family members had 'very constructive discussions', however, 'final decisions' will be reached in coming days. Prince Harry, Prince William and Prince Charles met Queen at her Sandringham estate to address turmoil set off by Duke and Duchess of Sussexes' anuncement last to week.
statement read, “My family and I are entirely supportive of Harry and Meghan’s desire to create a new life as a young family. Although we would have preferred m to remain full-time working Members of Royal Family, we respect and understand ir wish to live a more independent life as a family while remaining a valued part of my family”.
statement furr read, “se are complex matters for my family to resolve, and re is some more work to be done, but I have asked for final decisions to be reached in coming days”.
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Earlier, before public anuncement by Royal couple, Queen was reportedly t tified of seismic decision. Queen and or members of family were said to be 'hurt' by decision as well. According to international media reports, Duke and Duchess of Sussex also 'igred' Queen's request to delay anuncing ir decision. 'crisis' meeting' between royal households took place as Prince Harry had requested Queen to meet at her Sandringham estate.
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couple took to official Instagram p and stated that y intend to "work to become financially independent". statement furr read, "We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of Royal Family and work to become financially independent while continuing to fully support Her Majesty Queen".
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y furr added, "We look forward to sharing full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty Queen, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties".
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Soon after royal couple anunced ir step back from royal duties, Madame Tussauds museum in London on January 9, removed wax figures of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as well from its display of royal family. According to museum authorities, two figures will be put up in a separate section.
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11:23 IST, January 14th 2020