When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made the big announcement on Instagram in 2020 that they were “stepping down” as senior royals, they said they intended to “carve out progressive new roles within the institution” and “keep the balance.” I will take it,” he said. [their] Time between UK and North America. But as we all know, Queen Elizabeth II didn’t agree to the half-half-price deal her couple proposed.
A royal correspondent said the reason the late Queen didn’t have one was, of all people, a previous embarrassment caused by her favorite daughter-in-law Sophie, Countess of Wessex.
Sophie wanted to continue her career, not just the crown
The half-in, half-out approach put forward by Sussex was not alien to the Queen, as the Countess of Wessex wanted to do the same early on in Prince Edward and Sophie’s relationship.
On an episode of The Daily Express’ Royal Roundup podcast, royal correspondent Richard Palmer told host Pandora Forsyth: The family took the view that nothing can be done half-heartedly. “
Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield recalled that the Wessexes were “in trouble” when the countess planned to continue her career while working for the royal family. also liked the idea of having a different career.
“[Sophie and Edward] I tried half-in, half-out,” Scofield said. “Sophie wanted to keep the PR firm going. Edward wanted to be a producer. He wanted to create content. It led to couples being ‘humiliated’ when they got into some kind of trouble by mixing it up with business.
Wessex’s attempt ended in ’embarrassment’
Palmer added, “When Edward and Sophie tried it years ago, it ended up being really, well, embarrassing for them anyway.”
What he and Scofield are referring to is the scandal involved when Sophie, who was in charge of public relations for R-JH, met with Mother Mahmoud. world news A reporter pretending to be a seeker. The countess has been recorded making rude remarks about several British politicians, saying that the public did not want Charles’ wife Camilla to become queen.
According to Palmer, the Queen definitely didn’t want that to repeat itself, so she rejected Sussex’s approach. pointed out, reminding listeners that Sophie and Edward weren’t even on the “royal front” like Meghan and Harry at the time.
The Queen said she wanted the Sussexes to continue working as royals
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Many accuse Sussex of still earning the royal title today, despite resigning and moving across the pond.
After in-person summits with then-Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry, the Queen released a statement saying that the Sussexes would continue to serve as royals but would “hope” it if they supported their decision. I was there,” he said.
“My family and I fully support Harry and Meghan’s desire to build a new life as a young family,” read part of the late King’s statement. However, I respect and understand their desire to live a more independent life as a family while remaining a valued member of my family. ”
