Do Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Want To Be King and Queen of the Commonwealth?
King Constantine II of Greece Dies
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle still want one clear thing—their initial Megxit proposal honored. Despite their claims of happiness in California, they want their royal lives back. Not only that, but they seem keen on campaigning for themselves as the king and queen of the Commonwealth.
Don’t believe me?
Well then, check out SussexRoyal.com, where the couple outlined their demands to the royal family, without the necessary leverage to make any of it happen.
Under their “Funding” tab, the couple self-answer the public’s possible questions in the way they believed the monarchy would. Needless to say, their fantasy vision didn’t become reality.
“By becoming financially independent, will The Duke and Duchess of Sussex be cutting ties with the monarchy?
As working members of the Royal Family, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain dedicated to maximising Her Majesty’s legacy both in the UK and throughout the Commonwealth. They will continue to proudly do so by supporting their patronages and carrying out works for The Monarchy within the UK or abroad, as called upon.”
What Harry and Meghan are essentially arguing that they would continue their royal roles and foreign tours as they saw fit, representing the monarchy when it was convenient and most advantageous to them. Taking flights around the world and touring countries, all on the U.K. government’s dime.
The palace, the Commonwealth and the British government did not agree.
But if their initial Megxit plan was rejected, why have that failure broadcast on their website?
As Harry has gone on his media blitz to promote his memoir “Spare,” it’s become clear that the couple are very much still very much in thrall of the Commonwealth and never wanted to give up their roles.
In fact, it’s likely that they always saw themselves as the self-appointed king and queen of the Commonwealth.
The first sign of this delusional belief …
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Prince Harry’s Memoir Launch & RNN’s Upcoming Review
Prince Harry’s memoir “Spare” has launched, and his publishers have claimed that sales are “beyond expectations.” But the stack of books available at the local Barnes & Nobles begs to differ
What do you think? Have you purchased the book? Will you purchase it?
I do have a digital copy I plan on reading, as I refuse to purchase directly from the publisher. Review will be forthcoming!
In Case You Missed it!
See me try on the same dress Catherine wore at the Festival of Remembrance!
Prince Harry’s Memoir has been an unmitigated disaster for the couple’s public images, what were they thinking?
Have a wonderful week, and happy royal watching!!
I am on the hold list for Harry's book at the local library.
That is what the tabloids are saying. I cannot imagine what a diplomatic disaster that would be.