I hope they make it, but I have a feeling they won't. He married down, and that's obvious. Royalty is in his blood, and while he's being noble and doing this for his wife's sake, I don't see how it won't cause resentment on his part down the road.
OK what I would like to see is that they are excluded from public finance support unless they undertake public duties. They should support themselves fully like any member of the public without any finance from the taxpayer.
I don't think they are capable of doing so but would like the situation forced upon them, you either knuckle under as a member of the Royal family or become commoners who have to earn their own living like everyone else.
They should be immediately excluded from the benefits of being Royals and expelled from the "firm" permanently without any income.
It ia not good enough that they are exiled to Paris or wherever with full income privileges for the rest of their lives, they should be kicked out with nothing..
Their Royal Highnesses feel this new approach will enable them to continue to carry out their duties for Her Majesty The Queen, while having the future financial autonomy to work externally. While the contribution from The Sovereign Grant covers just five percent of costs for The Duke and Duchess and is specifically used for their official office expense, Their Royal Highnesses prefer to release this financial tie.
I don't really keep up with that family so I don't know much about them. But everyone keeps saying those two want to take the tax-payer money and run without doing any of the official duties in return for it. Where is that info coming from?
I looked at their website. It says that 5% of their income is from the tax payers. The other 95% comes from Prince Charles' estate. They are prohibited from earning any of their own income in any form. They want to get rid of the 5% tax-payer money (I assume they want to keep getting the other $ from Charles?) so that they are allowed to earn an income and they want to "launch a new charitable entity." Like was said earlier, sounds like they want to start a "foundation" and draw a salary from it.
But I don't see anywhere where they've said they refuse to do their official Royal duties. Unless it is assumed by virtue of the fact that they will be in North America for part of the year.
From their website:
Funding | The Official Website of The Duke & Duchess of Sussex
Welcome to the Sussex Royal community, your source for information on The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.sussexroyal.com
I just don't see why people have such a bone to pick with these people. It sounds like they want to refuse the tax-payer funds and earn their own money, although possibly in a dubious manner similar to Bill and Hill, but that remains to be seen.
If the story about them leaving the baby in Canada turns out to be true, that will make me wonder if the rumors about the Queen threatening custody issues was also true.
I agree. The 5% of their income that comes from the govt. that they are giving up is the only part that is anyone's business. If Charles wants to continue directing some of the Duchy of Cornwall's income to Harry & Meghan, that's Charles' business as it is his income. Harry & Meghan are already wealthy in their own right so even that doesn't really matter. Similarly Frogmore Cottage is owned by the Queen and if she wishes to allow them to continue to use it as their UK home, that's between the Queen and them.I don't really keep up with that family so I don't know much about them. But everyone keeps saying those two want to take the tax-payer money and run without doing any of the official duties in return for it. Where is that info coming from?
I looked at their website. It says that 5% of their income is from the tax payers. The other 95% comes from Prince Charles' estate. They are prohibited from earning any of their own income in any form. They want to get rid of the 5% tax-payer money (I assume they want to keep getting the other $ from Charles?) so that they are allowed to earn an income and they want to "launch a new charitable entity." Like was said earlier, sounds like they want to start a "foundation" and draw a salary from it.
But I don't see anywhere where they've said they refuse to do their official Royal duties. Unless it is assumed by virtue of the fact that they will be in North America for part of the year.
From their website:
Funding | The Official Website of The Duke & Duchess of Sussex
Welcome to the Sussex Royal community, your source for information on The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.sussexroyal.com
I just don't see why people have such a bone to pick with these people. It sounds like they want to refuse the tax-payer funds and earn their own money, although possibly in a dubious manner similar to Bill and Hill, but that remains to be seen.
If the story about them leaving the baby in Canada turns out to be true, that will make me wonder if the rumors about the Queen threatening custody issues was also true.
I agree. The 5% of their income that comes from the govt. that they are giving up is the only part that is anyone's business. If Charles wants to continue directing some of the Duchy of Cornwall's income to Harry & Meghan, that's Charles' business as it is his income. Harry & Meghan are already wealthy in their own right so even that doesn't really matter. Similarly Frogmore Cottage is owned by the Queen and if she wishes to allow them to continue to use it as their UK home, that's between the Queen and them.
I don't understand the mean spiritedness towards Harry & Meghan that some are expressing. It is their lives to live as they choose. Harry shouldn't have to live his life entirely in his brother's shadow.
Yes there would be security expense incurred by the govt, but at the same time their will be significant tourism related dollars generated by their mere presence. The UK generates billions in royalty-related tourism given the world's fascination with the royals. Though he will never be King, Harry is the most popular of the royals due to his personality. William and Charles are much more stiff and formal, making them less approachable.Harry and Meghan’s Megxit could cost Canadian taxpayers millions
Canadian taxpayers could be on the hook for millions of dollars if Prince Harry and Meghan Markle move to the Great White North.pagesix.com
Harry and Meghan’s Megxit could cost Canadian taxpayers millions
By Tamar Lapin
January 9, 2020
Canadian taxpayers could be on the hook for millions of dollars if Prince Harry and Meghan Markle move to the Great White North post-“Megxit,” experts said Thursday.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex — who on Wednesday announced plans to step away from royal duties and live part-time abroad — are said to be looking at keeping a home in Canada.
Markle lived in Toronto while filming the USA Network show “Suits.”
If that’s the case, the Canadian government would likely be legally obligated to foot the bill for their security, because of their royal status, experts told Reuters.
Canada is part of the British Commonwealth of countries that have the queen as their head of state.
“I don’t believe they can refuse the government of Canada’s security,” said Larry Busch, an ex-Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer who directed security for world leaders.
Mike Zimet, whose eponymous New York executive security firm, counts Alec Baldwin, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders as clients, said the cost could easily run in the millions.
The level of security would be defined by threat assessment, said another expert.
Among those concerns, would be a worry about the kidnapping of 8-month-old son Archie, said Zimet, calling the threat a “major situation, especially when it comes to terrorists.”
He added: “Kidnap a kid, hold them for ransom, what are the parents going to do?”
The couple — who spent the last six weeks vacationing in Vancouver with Archie — has said they want to work toward becoming financially autonomous, but haven’t said whether that’ll extend to the cost of their security.
I agree they handled the announcement all wrong. There should have been a joint announcement made out of Buckingham Palace. Had that occurred though, the media likely would have deemed it Harry & Meghan were being tossed from the family rather than them willingly stepping back. The whole thing is a no-win for the Queen & Harry.Correct he should be able to live his life as he chooses HOWEVER respect to his grandmother (aka Her Majesty) was entirely lacking here. *that* is what I have issue with.
she sure seems to be a narcissistic glory hound who will always want more fame, more attention and more baubles
Like I said in an earlier post, this has been rumored to be one of the issues for ages and taking him to Canada or the US could complicate things.While the queen probably won't, she could invoke the fact she is the legal guardian of Archie. Not Meghan. Not Harry. She could decide he must live in England. Since they don't want the duties, cut them off financially at the bare minimum.
Her half siblings are low class losers and could never have adjusted to proper society. Perhaps her father could have been groomed to assume a respectable role but he chose to let himself be manipulated by his other daughter. It is sad for all concerned but it is what it is. I hope Meghan reconciles with her father before he is gone but that is between them.Yes a perfect example of that is her inviting a while bunch of celebrities that she had never met (Oprah for example) or barely knew, to the wedding while doing absolutely nothing in advance to help her father adjust to the "new world" he would have to swim in. Easier just to dump him and family as they were an embarrassment to her... they "weren't ready for prime time".
Remember, she's probably been "celebrated" her whole life by everyone bending over backwards for her to prove they aren't racist. She's lived her whole life as "special" and never grew up enough to realize why...
They only have influence if people are stupid enough to give it to them.They will end up globetrotting, do-nothing-but-promote-their-own-personal-money-making-machine "charity" or "foundation" and spend the rest of their lives telling us how to live.
Sad and repulsive at the same time. And always in our faces.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex take great pride in their work and are committed to continuing their charitable endeavours as well as establishing new ones. In addition, they value the ability to earn a professional income, which in the current structure they are prohibited from doing. For this reason they have made the choice to become members of the Royal Family with financial independence. Their Royal Highnesses feel this new approach will enable them to continue to carry out their duties for Her Majesty the Queen, while having the future financial autonomy to work externally. While the contribution from The Sovereign Grant covers just five percent of costs for The Duke and Duchess and is specifically used for their official office expense, Their Royal Highnesses prefer to release this financial tie.
True but Washington turned down the offer of a Crown, so folks in the US only have a rotating series of "First Families" to watch and put under a microscope (which they do) and a lot of folks pay attention to the British Royals instead (or in addition to).We fought the American Revolution to get away from these idiots.
I highly doubt Charles will cut Harry off from Duchy of Cornwall income nor will the Queen turn them out of Frogmore Cottage. Both Charles and the Queen are going to want to have the appearance of peace in the family and the reality is Harry & Meghan will still be seen as representatives of the crown wherever they go. If anything they will add a human touch not unlike what Diana did which is a rarity in that family.
You know, I wish people would stop the ugly name-calling.
You wouldn't believe the smears and pictures I see about Melania.
Leave the girls alone.
Melania and megyn are not in the same league, Its like comparing Melania to michelle. IMHO they (she) will use the royal to make money.
Judy