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Prince Harry Speaks: He is Sad

Prince Harry today publicly addressed his sadness at not being able to continue working for the Crown as he and Meghan branch out to live their own lives.

Her Majesty the Queen issued this statement yesterday. It is followed by a statement from Buckingham Palace with the what Harry and Meghan are giving up. In addition to their titles and public funds, they have requested to repay the Crown for the cost of remodeling their residence at Frogmore Cottage ($1.3 million) which will continue to be their home when in England.

As agreed in this new arrangement, they understand that they are required to step back from Royal duties, including official military appointments. They will no longer receive public funds for Royal duties.

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With The Queen’s blessing, the Sussexes will continue to maintain their private patronages and associations. While they can no longer formally represent The Queen, the Sussexes have made clear that everything they do will continue to uphold the values of Her Majesty.

So the Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared their wish to repay Sovereign Grant expenditure for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage, which will remain their UK family home. (Other reports are that the Queen demanded it)

Also, while they are losing their public funding, Prince Harry will still receive money from his father, Prince Charles, at least for a year.

Apparently, they still keep the titles "Duke and Duchess of Sussex". The New York Times has more.

Harry today:

“It brings me great sadness that it has come to this,” Harry said. “The decision that I have made for my wife and I to step back is not one I made lightly. It was so many months of talks after so many years of challenges

So, did Harry act too precipitously? He said talks have been underway for months. I suspect he wanted out long before Meghan came along to be his partner. Still, it seems a big short-sighted.

(R.I.P. Rob Grill, 2011)

I think we can all sympathize that Harry and Meghan just want to be free.

Welcome to North America, Harry and Meghan. I think you'll both be fine, so long as you remember that freedom is a commodity far more precious than money.

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    Will they now be known as... (5.00 / 1) (#1)
    by desertswine on Sun Jan 19, 2020 at 11:03:10 PM EST
    the Markles?  

    Mountbatten-Windsor (none / 0) (#2)
    by oculus on Mon Jan 20, 2020 at 12:16:42 AM EST
    The Queen was Not Amused. (none / 0) (#3)
    by KeysDan on Mon Jan 20, 2020 at 01:20:47 PM EST
    Despite the seemingly warm words from the Queen, the severance appears to be harsher than Harry and Meghan expected.  The new role the couple sought is more than "the step back" proposed.  They did get royally taken to the cleaners---no place for part-timers.  No more His and Her Royal Highnesses.  No more military titles, such as captain general of the Royal Marines. Still Duke and Duchess of Sussex, however.  And, still a Prince.

    No money from the Sovereign Grant. And, they need to re-pay the $3 million spent on refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage on the grounds of one of the Queen's Castles.  But, there is still to be support from Dad, Prince Charles, and also the millio