An expert claimed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle didn’t want to leave the royal family completely. She revealed that they just needed more freedom while still being associated with the monarchy. These remarks come amid King Charles‘s issuance of a guidance letter clarifying that Markle and Harry are private citizens.
Expert argues the Sussexes could take on limited royal duties while remaining financially independent
Jennie Bond wrote in The I-Paper, stating that Markle and Prince Harry could still be beneficial to the monarchy as working royals. She argued that the Sussexes didn’t want to disassociate from the monarchy but rather wanted a bit more freedom. She noted that this arrangement could have cost taxpayers less money.
Bond saw nothing wrong with their request and believed that Markle’s dual heritage could have been an asset to the monarchy. She also noted that Prince Harry’s “cheeky charm” could have been useful, considering his popularity polls at the time.
The journalist wrote that the Sussexes should have been permitted to work as royals in a limited capacity while remaining financially independent. She didn’t find anything wrong with the half-in, half-out approach, calling for a renewed definition of a working royal.
“Why shouldn’t they also take on a few royal duties, representing the sovereign on a Commonwealth tour or helping out with occasional charity events at home? Where’s the harm?” she added.
Recently, Buckingham Palace issued a letter clarifying the royal status of Markle and Harry. It read, “Their styles as His and Her Royal Highness remain in abeyance and are not used. The charitable work of the Duke and Duchess is a personal matter for them both and undertaken in their private capacity. In short, their position is akin to private citizens with commercial and charitable interests.”
At the time, a source told the Associated Press that the Palace denied the Sussexes sufficient time to read the letter thoroughly before publishing it.
Moreover, reports indicated that the couple rejected the term “private citizens,” preferring the title “public figures.” This has put them in conflict with Buckingham Palace, further solidifying the pre-existing tensions.
