While royal fans have no way of knowing what kind of discussions have been going on behind closed doors aboutPrince Harry and Meghan Markle’s planned exitfrom the royal family, many have wondered ifQueen Elizabeth attempted to convince the coupleto change their mind. Her supportive statement included a little clue that hints she hoped they’d have a change of heart.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s announcement about taking a “step back” indicated they had discussed things with the queen first. In part, they shared on Instagram: “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. ”
They further noted how they “plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honor our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages.”
The couple shared that they would “continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties.”
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