Meghan Markle and Prince Harry seem to be happy just where they are.
Exactly one year ago, the royal duo announced that they ‘are planning to retire as’ senior’ members of the royal family, and they have yet to look back.
After the historic transition, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, 36 and 39, respectively, paved their own trail in an effort to ‘become financially independent’ and move to California. They dive into the world of entertainment first by signing a production deal with Netflix and launching a podcast on Spotify – not to mention Markle’s narrative work on a Disney + documentary.
When the agreement between Harry and his royal contemporaries – popularly known as “Megxit” – was concluded, the duo relinquished their HRH titles and they allegedly agreed to revisit their royal status after a year.
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Their official transition from royal life took place in March 2020, so with the approaching anniversary the question arises: Will Harry and Markle return to royal life?
“The general consensus is that this ‘divorce’ worked,” Royal expert Katie Nicholl told Entertainment Tonight. “Meghan and Harry left the royal family to become independent, to become financially independent. They have achieved this absolutely this year. They can now look back a year and probably celebrate their decision.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced on January 8, 2020 that they will be resigning from their royal duties. (Photo by Karwai Tang / WireImage)
Despite the deadline for the decision, Nicholl said there would be no formal meeting between Harry and his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, as it was never part of the plan.
“Yes, there would always be a trial period of years, but it was a year in the works,” Nicholl added. “This is a year where Harry has communicated regularly with his grandmother. The general feeling is that the couple adheres to the terms of the agreement.”
When the Sussexes announced their plan to get themselves back, they made it clear that they wanted to continue to fully support Her Majesty the Queen, which they had achieved, Nicholl said. status “since they left the royal family.”
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While Harry and his grandmother communicate regularly, they are still working to resolve the ‘outstanding’ issue of his military titles, which Nicholl says ‘needs to be cleared up’.
Last year, Harry was stripped of his honorary military titles:
- Captain-General of the Royal Marines
- Honorary Air Force Commander of the Royal Air Force Base Honington
- Honorary Commanding General of the Royal Navy Small Navy and Diving Operations
He served ten years in Her Majesty’s army (the British version of the army) and rose to the rank of captain and saw two duties in Afghanistan. Much of his charity work is in support of fellow conscripts.
“As for the couple, they plan to continue with the protection and charities as they have in the past year,” the expert said. “So if problems arise, they will be dealt with.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle now live in Southern California with their son, Archie. (Photo by Toby Melville – Pool / Getty Images)
Nicholl feels that the two ‘set their roots in LA’ and that their entertainment set out their ‘financial’ future.
“The suggestion that they return to the royal family is simply not going to happen,” she said.
Their decision to stay out of the royal life may be in part because ‘Harry wanted a way out for a long time.’
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The royal viewer said: ‘Do not forget that it is a prince born as an extra, who has always had to play a second violin for his brother [Prince William]. “and note that she believes” Meghan was a catalyst for a new life for him. She really gave him the confidence to say, “OK, there’s another way.”
It was’ no secret ‘that Harry and Markle’ were not happy ‘in the UK, and so they took a leap of faith’ into ‘a very exciting adventure’, as Nicholl put it.
Prince Harry (right) retires as a senior royal. His father, Prince Charles (left), and brother, Prince William (center), will both serve as kings in the future. (Photo by Chris Jackson / Getty Images)
“I think there is no regret … They are excited about this year, they are very excited about this chapter in their lives, they love their new lives in LA and they are very happy,” she said.
While they’ve found happiness outside of the royal life, they still want to see Harry’s family in the new year “COVID permits.”
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“[June 2021] will also celebrate the Duke of Edinburgh’s 100th birthday, which is going to be a huge celebration here in the UK, “Nicholl told Entertainment Tonight. I know Harry, he is very close to both his grandparents, does not want. to miss such an opportunity. ‘
The summer will also host the unveiling of a statue dedicated to Harry’s deceased mother, Princess Diana, for which the prince wants to be “absolute”.
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“So I think the plan is for him to be here, possibly for a long summer. But of course, all these plans are subject to change due to the COVID-19 situation. Nobody knows if it’s really going to be possible. travel, ”explains Nicholl.