Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made a definitive decision to step back from their roles within the Royal Family, with no plans to return in an official capacity, a source close to the couple has revealed.
As Reported By daily Express “They have made it very clear that they will never return in an official capacity,” the source said. “There is absolutely no way that they will be rejoining the Royal Family in any kind of formal role.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their decision to step back as senior members of the Royal Family in January 2020, citing their desire to become financially independent and to carve out a more private life for themselves and their young son, Archie.
Since then, the couple has relocated to California, where they have been pursuing various philanthropic ventures and business opportunities, including the launch of their production company, Archewell Productions, and podcast series. They have also recently signed deals with Netflix and Spotify to produce content for the streaming platforms.
Despite their growing success outside of the royal fold, there has been speculation about whether Harry and Meghan would eventually return to their royal duties. However, according to the source, the couple is firm in their decision to remain independent and forge their own path.
“They are very happy with the life they have created for themselves in California and have no desire to be tied down by the constraints of royal protocol and duty,” the source said.
The news of Harry and Meghan’s decision to stay away from the Royal Family in an official capacity comes amid ongoing tensions within the royal household. The couple’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey earlier this year, in which they made explosive claims about their treatment by the royal institution, has caused a rift between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family.
In the interview, Meghan revealed that she had struggles with her mental health and suicidal thoughts during her time as a senior royal, and accused members of the royal family of making racist comments about her son Archie’s skin color. Harry also spoke candidly about his strained relationship with his father, Prince Charles, and his brother, Prince William.
The revelations from the interview have plunged the royal family into one of its biggest crises in recent memory, with members of the family reportedly reeling from the fallout and scrambling to contain the damage. The Queen issued a statement in response to the interview, expressing her sadness at the couple’s experiences but attempting to downplay the severity of the allegations.
Despite the controversy surrounding the interview, Harry and Meghan have remained steadfast in their decision to distance themselves from the royal fold. The source close to the couple emphasized that they are focused on their new life in California and are eager to continue their work as philanthropists and activists.
“Harry and Meghan are committed to making a positive impact in the world and are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for them,” the source said. “They have no intention of looking back or returning to their old lives as senior members of the Royal Family.”
