Meghan Markle and Prince Harry allegedly felt that the royal family was against them when they saw the Queen’s New Year’s photo in 2020.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are among the most popular members of the royal family. Although there were speculations that they might leave their royal duties, their decision to step back was still a shock. One report claimed that their decision was due to a photo.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry bothered by the Queen’s 2020 New Year Photo?
The Queen usually releases royal photos to mark New Year. In 2020, the monarch released a snap with the three heirs — Prince Charles, Prince William, and Prince George.
The adorable family photo was taken in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace. In the picture, the four royals are all smiling at the camera. Prince Charles places a hand on his grandson Prince George’s shoulder who stands in front of him. The Prince of Wales stands beside the Queen. Meanwhile, the Duke of Cambridge is behind Her majesty.
Royal biographer Andrew Morton claimed that the picture made the Duke and Duchess of Sussex question their position in the firm. And to make the matter worse, they allegedly felt that the royals were against them, The Sun reported.
The Sussexes allegedly felt that it was a piece of evidence suggesting that the institution would continue without them. Meghan and Prince Harry made a decision
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent months weighing on things. They eventually decided to step back and relocate to the United States.
In their announcement, the couple said they wanted to be financially independent of the royal family. The Queen has been supportive of them and even gave them a year to decide if they really want to be out of the firm or not.
Earlier this year, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stood by their decision. They remained in the U.S. and didn’t return to their royal duties.
However, in their interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2020, the couple said they left because Markle was struggling in the palace. The duchess had been the target of negative headlines went they were still in the U.K. She admitted there was a time when thought of killing herself.
Prince Harry said they tried for four years to be with the firm. However, his wife was having a hard time. He also claimed that they didn’t get the support they needed from his family.