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Prince Harry and Meghan ‘Disappointed’ After Losing Their Royal Patronages

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Updated on June 17, 2023

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According to a source close to the couple, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were “disappointed” not to be able to keep their royal patronages and Harry’s military positions.

Her Majesty was said to be “saddened” by the decision to strip the Duke and Duchess of Sussex of their royal patronages.

The decision of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to leave the royal family has caused quite a stir on both sides of the Atlantic. Buckingham Palace recently disclosed that the couple’s choice cost them patronages and trusts, as well as the prized titles of “His and Her Royal Highness.”

While the Sussexes were aware that this was a possibility because the Queen does not believe in a “half-in, half-out” role within the royal family, they were understandably disappointed that they would be unable to continue in their roles with the patronages with which they had worked closely for the previous few years.

Buckingham Palace announced that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex “will not be returning as working members of the Royal Family…

They do, however, “respect the decision that was reached.” Harry and Meghan’s new efforts will include their charity organizations that are unrelated to the House of Windsor, as well as their partnerships with internet giants Netflix and Spotify. The couple has their hands full with their new house in Santa Barbara and their second kid on the way.

Prince Harry and Meghan had “hoped to have a long serving role within the Commonwealth,” royal analyst Katie Nicholl writes in Vanity Fair.

The section of the Queen’s statement that read, “it is not possible to continue with the responsibilities and duties that come with a life of public service” reportedly irritated the Sussexes.

“We can all live a life of service,” Meghan and Harry replied with a statement of their own, concluding that “Service is universal.”

The Palace was less than pleased with this royal back-and-forth, however People reports that the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family have a “very strong family bond.”

The message was “pointed” and “lacked compassion,” according to Phil Dampier, author of Royally Suited: Harry and Meghan In Their Own Words.

He told Fabulous: “Harry and Meghan’s statement seemed to lack any love or compassion, which is very sad.

“While the Queen wants to leave the door open and generously hasn’t stripped them of their royal titles, they have given nothing in return.

“The tone of Harry and Meghan’s press release is quite pointed.

“To say ‘service is universal’ and that anyone can serve is a shot back at the royal family and I think the Queen will be distraught at this turn of events.”

They had “absolutely, without a doubt” intended to keep the posts they had lost, according to a royal insider who spoke to the PA news agency.

“They do respect the decision but they always made clear they were committed to doing the roles,” the source added.

The Queen will redistribute the roles around the family. The pair has worked with several of the groups for many years, and they have all expressed gratitude for their support. The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, of which Harry was president and Meghan was vice president, posted a message of support on Instagram. ” They have enabled us to make fast progress and have helped us to take the organization to readiness for its next phase. We are glad they remain in our circle of supporters,” the caption read.

One of Harry’s most cherished institutions, the Rugby Football League, to which he lends his name, was less than thrilled with his departure. With the next World Cup, which will be held in Northern England, Prince William is expected to take up this aspect of Harry’s job, according to the Daily Mail. According to a person close to the group, they were “blindsided” by the news after planning the event around Harry.

According to People, the Sussexes will continue to engage with a select organizations to which they have lent their name. Meghan will continue to support Mayhew, an animal welfare organization, as well as a charity that gives professional help to women wanting to return to work. Her husband will continue to be involved with the Invictus Games, a nonprofit that he founded after serving in the British army to help injured combat veterans. In addition to WellChild, Harry will continue to work with Sentebale, the charity he created to battle the AIDS crisis in Africa.

Those close to Harry and his brother, Prince William, are hopeful that things will calm down now that they aren’t concentrating on their differences about how to be a royal.

Those close to the Sussexes agree with the palace that there is a distinction between family and business – and that now that this is out of the way, there is more room to create bridges.

The Megxit adds to the family’s stress, since 99-year-old Prince Philip is in hospital after becoming ill, and Harry is thought to be isolating in the United States so he can come to the UK if necessary.

However, there appears to be some tension around the Sussexes’ impending appearance with Oprah Winfrey. The revelation by Prince Harry and Meghan that they had consented to an interview with Oprah, which is due to run on March 7, caught the Palace off guard, and according to Vanity Fair.