Elizabeth II gathered emergency advice because of Megan and Harry: what the queen decided
'13.01.2020'
Source: Gazeta.ru
After a disagreement between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to tell the world that they no longer want to fulfill royal duties, Elizabeth II decided to act quickly. On January 13, the Queen held a meeting with all the “senior members” of the Windsor family to resolve the possibly most serious family crisis since her uncle's abdication in 1936, writes Gazeta.ru.
The Queen called an emergency family meeting in the light of the unprecedented decision of the Dukes of Sussex to vacate the senior members of the royal family. The event, which took place in Sandringham on January 13, was attended by representatives of various branches of the royal family: the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex.
Simply put, the former husband and sons of Princess Diana offered the 93-year-old head of the family their options for solving a new global problem - how to change the long-established order in the archaic system so as not to ruin it.
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The venue of the crisis meeting is easily explainable - until mid-February Her Majesty did not return to Buckingham Palace from her suburban residence in Norfolk. Therefore, if someone needs an urgent discussion of the urgent matter, he goes to Sandringham, one of the Queen’s most beloved houses at her disposal. Prince William, who at that time lived in Anmer Hall, another residence owned by the crown and located just a few kilometers from Sandringham, didn’t have to go far.
The meeting of relatives was the first since the publication of the official statement of the Dukes of Sussex on January 8. It is not known whether Harry saw his family after returning from Canada, where, contrary to family tradition, he celebrated Christmas and celebrated New Year only in the company of his wife and his son Archie.
In a message, Megan and Harry noted that the couple did not want to give up kinship with the Windsor, but they saw themselves in a fundamentally new role, which supposedly would benefit the reputation of the queen and the whole family. Their radical statement can be interpreted in different ways, but it is almost impossible to suggest that Megan and Harry were driven by the desire for the common good. At least, they could discuss their intentions with the queen and her future regent (according to rumors). If the residents of the Frogmore cottage discussed this prospect with those who usually make decisions, their conversation was clearly not concrete. Some experts even suggested that the Queen separately asked her beloved grandson to temporarily not disclose her intentions in public.
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It is difficult to imagine the scale of the discontent of the “senior” Windsor, who fell upon the 35-year-old duke - insiders told the tabloids that immediately after the release of that inconsistent post, relatives of the prince were unusually annoyed and offended by his actions. However, now there really is no time for emotions. Sky News source emphasizes that the priority of Elizabeth II was the prompt resolution of the conflict within a few days, not weeks. As a rule, journalists learn about such family gatherings in the royal family after the fact.
In addition to the desire to get rid of many responsibilities, the UK's most scandalous couple over the past two years has indicated its intention to become “financially independent” and spend time not only in England but also in North America.
Official statement after the meeting
Elizabeth II supported the desire of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to start a new life, writes Air force.
“While we would prefer them to remain full members of the royal family, we respect and understand their desire to live more independent lives while still being a valuable part of our family,” the statement said.
According to the Queen, the meeting reached an agreement on a transition period during which the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will spend time in Canada and Britain. Final decisions on this subject, she said, will be made in the coming days.
