The Queen has confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not be returning as working members of the Royal Family nearly a year after stepping down, Buckingham Palace said today.
The dramatic announcement was made in a palace statement at midday today, and sees the Sussexes quit for good more than one month before the one-year ‘Megxit’ review was due to be concluded on March 31.
Buckingham Palace referred to the Sussexes as ‘much loved members of the family’ and said it was ‘saddened by their decision’. It also revealed the Queen had ‘written confirming that in stepping away from the work of the Royal Family it is not possible to continue with the responsibilities and duties that come with a life of public service’.
Surprise! – Support for monarchy, role of governor general falling among Canadians, poll finds
Support for maintaining a constitutional monarchy is in decline and many Canadians would also eliminate the role of the governor general, according to a poll by the Angus Reid Institute. The survey was conducted online Feb. 11-16 among a representative randomized sample of 1,601 Canadian adults who are members of Angus Reid Forum.
