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Prince Harry, Meghan to be punished after Royal Family exit?
Last updated on Jan 10, 2020, 05:19 pm
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, rocked the British monarchy on Wednesday when they announced stepping back from royal duties.
The Royal Family was apparently kept in the dark about this unprecedented move, which left Queen Elizabeth II "dismayed."
However, this rogue separation is bound to have consequences, as reports now suggest that punishment is imminent for the royal couple.
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In this articleSenior courtiers warned Harry, Meghan they will be punished: Report Couple announced withdrawal from royal duties, allegedly defying Queen's instructions You can read the statement in full here However, Royal Family said it's discussing the matter with Sussexes Other reports said nobody will punish Harry and Meghan Meanwhile, Madame Tussauds moves Harry, Meghan's waxworks away from family Sussexes faced troubles since fairytale wedding in 2018 Harry and Meghan to focus on 'Sussex Royal' brand: Report
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Punishment
Senior courtiers warned Harry, Meghan they will be punished: Report
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Although The Royal Family claimed ignorance on its part after Harry and Meghan's announcement, sources told The Evening Standard that Prince Charles had warned his son Harry against his plans after the latter requested audience with The Queen.
The Queen, too, instructed Harry not to go public at the moment while senior courtiers threatened that the Sussexes "will be punished."
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Announcement
Couple announced withdrawal from royal duties, allegedly defying Queen's instructions
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However, the Sussexes defied the instructions, showing "little or no respect" to Queen Elizabeth II, the report added.
On Wednesday, the duo announced that they will "step back as 'senior' members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent."
Prince Charles and Harry's brother, Prince William, received this statement 10 minutes before it was published, sources told The Evening Standard.
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You can read the statement in full here
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However, Royal Family said it's discussing the matter with Sussexes
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The Royal Family said in its statement, "Discussions with The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are at an early stage. We understand their desire to take a different approach, but these are complicated issues that will take time to work through."
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Contradiction
Other reports said nobody will punish Harry and Meghan
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Quoting a senior royal aide, royal reporter Omid Scobie wrote in Harper's Bazaar that the family's reaction was "far from the dramatic emotional response described by some—nobody was 'incandescent with rage' and nobody is about to punish anyone."
Scobie added, "This is not a 'crisis,' it's a case of helping the couple reach their goal." These reports were corroborated by Hello! magazine.
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Information
Meanwhile, Madame Tussauds moves Harry, Meghan's waxworks away from family
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Since the announcement, Madame Tussauds London has decided to move the Sussexes' waxworks away from The Royal Family "to reflect the upcoming change." They will now be placed in the "A-List Party" room, alongside close friend Priyanka Chopra, the Kardashian-Jenners, Brad Pitt, and others.
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History
Sussexes faced troubles since fairytale wedding in 2018
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As anyone paying attention would have noticed, Prince Harry and Meghan had been struggling for a while.
Since their wedding in May 2018, the couple had faced a flood of vitriol from the media, which led to the Sussexes even suing a few tabloids.
Meghan was also subjected to racism, with some describing her as "exotic," comparing her son Archie to a chimpanzee, etc.
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What happens now
Harry and Meghan to focus on 'Sussex Royal' brand: Report
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Prince Harry and Meghan (formerly Meghan Markle) have been building a brand, Sussex Royal, with over 100 properties in the UK and a predicted revenue of over $500 million.
Sources told Page Six that Hollywood celebrity Oprah Winfrey knew about their plans and has been advising them on building a brand.
However, a representative for Winfrey declined to the tabloid's queries for comment.