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Prince George becomes the key piece in the decision that changed the course of the Windsor family
The British royal family has always been under public scrutiny, with every move observed and commented on by everyone. The younger members of this dynasty face challenges and the pressure of a historical legacy. In this context, their private lives and personal decisions become topics of global interest.
Amid this complex dynamic, the relationships among the members of the British royal family have been fraught with tensions and decisive moments. Harry and Meghan have tried to escape the weight of the crown and follow their own convictions. That's what they've always said, but new information has come to light, and the motive might be different.
The Image That Sparked the Change
A particular detail had an unexpected impact on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle within the royal family. Biographer Andrew Morton recounts that a photograph showing Prince George alongside Elizabeth II, Charles III, and Prince William in the Throne Room was the trigger.
"The royal couple suspected that the entire institution was conspiring against them. In their eyes, the evidence was all around them. The tacit code was simple: the future of the monarchy was secured, with or without Meghan and Harry."
These thoughts arose from the tense atmosphere that had been growing in the previous years. Andrew Morton explained that Harry and Meghan, long before, were already considering stepping away, even since 2018. "Harry was chatting with Oprah Winfrey in a London hotel in November 2018, six months after they got married. So they were thinking about a different path quite early on."
The Official Goodbye and the Search for Independence
Finally, in January 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex publicly announced their official departure from the royal family. In their statement, they said: "After months of reflection and internal discussions, (...) we intend to step back as senior members of the Royal Family" and "work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen."
The photograph with Prince George became the definitive reason that distanced Meghan and Harry from the institution. For them, that image represented that the crown was moving forward without them, reaffirming their sense of exclusion. Since then, Harry and Meghan have sought to build a different path away from royal protocol.
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