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Harry left the royal family not in a sudden abrupt exit. Instead, the Duke of Sussex and his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, added to the confusion and contradictions by taking their departure in stages. Find out what really happened to cause Harry to leave The Firm, as the royal family is known, below.
When Did Prince Harry First Hint At Royal Family Exit?
Royal family experts point to October 2019 as the date on which Prince Harry sparked rumors of an exit, reports People. The Duke of Sussex and Duchess of Sussex revealed a plan to spend more than a month away for “family time” with their son Archie. As a result, the trio headed to Vancouver Island, Canda, to see out 2019.
And that trip to Canada hinted at a sea change for Prince Harry’s attitude toward The Firm. Rather than the traditional royal family holiday celebrations, the Duke of Sussex made it clear that he wanted to be alone with his wife and son. Not long after that came Prince Harry’s first formal exit announcement.
Prince Harry Reveals ‘Step Back’ Exit Plan
On January 8, 2020, Prince Harry teamed up with Meghan Markle to unveil their “step back” exit plan. That decision would, said the couple, allow them to “step back as senior members of the Royal Family.” Adding to the clues that Harry wanted to distance himself from The Firm, the Duke of Sussex also shared his desire to divide his time between North America and the U.K.
“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,” stated Meghan and Harry in their joint statement. “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.”
Royal Family Gathers For ‘Sandringham Summit’ Over ‘Megxit’
Less than a week after Harry’s announcement, the Duke of Sussex met with his father Prince Charles, brother Prince William, and Queen Elizabeth. That gathering at the Queen’s country home to hash out the exit announcement got dubbed the “Sandringham Summit.” And Harry’s and Meghan’s departure from the royal family even earned its own name: “Megxit.”
March 31, 2020 officially became the date on which Prince Harry and Meghan exited from life with the royal family. The “Sandringham Summit” worked out an agreement for a one-year transition period. But despite all the complications, the real reason for their exit is simple, shared a royal family insider.
Prince Harry left the royal family for one major reason. All that the Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan desire was to make their own way in the world. “This is what Meghan and Harry have always wanted — to create their own life,” summed up the source. “It’s got to feel like an immense relief to get out of the U.K. and go down their own path.”
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