Money is a significant concern, especially when securing your family’s future. For Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their two children, a bohemian lifestyle is out of the question. The annual security bill for the Sussexes reportedly reaches an eye-watering three million dollars. Since the Megxit of January 2020, their relations with the royal family have become strained, and they must now ensure their own safety when visiting the United Kingdom. The Duke and Duchess have lost taxpayer-funded protection since their exile.
The Ongoing Buzz About Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Exile
This “divorce” from the Mountbatten-Windsors continues to capture headlines. Many tabloids claimed it happened in haste, with some even stating that Queen Elizabeth II was not informed of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s plans to leave. At the time, Prince Harry quickly denied these allegations. “The idea that I would have taken my grandmother by surprise was impossible. I have so much respect for her,” he said. Time, it seems, may be proving him right.
Elizabeth II’s Protective Instincts
A letter published last December contradicts rumors that the Sussexes were ostracized by the Crown. According to Express UK, Queen Elizabeth II considered it “imperative” that her grandson and Meghan Markle receive “effective” security after resigning from their royal duties. The Queen’s top aide reported to a Home Office committee that ensuring their security was essential. Sir Edward Young communicated this to Mark Sedwill, then Cabinet Secretary. This followed the Sandringham Summit in January 2020, which was called to discuss the Sussexes’ departure arrangements.
A Blow for Prince Harry
According to the Telegraph, Sir Edward also argued in favor of maintaining Prince Harry’s “effective security.” He stated, “Given the Duke’s public profile due to his birth into the royal family, his military service, the Duchess’s independent profile, and the well-documented history of targeting of the Sussex family by extremists, it is imperative that the family continues to benefit from effective security.” These words were submitted to the High Court as evidence but were ultimately rejected.
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As a reminder, Prince Harry contested the court’s decision not to re-establish state-funded security during his travels to the UK. In addition to seeing his appeal rejected in April, the prince will have to cover most of the legal costs incurred. This situation underscores the challenges Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face, highlighting complexities that come with their high-profile status.
This article first appeared on mariefrance.fr – Author: Marie H.
