Sky will be happy that tax payers are getting back the 2.5 million frogmore cottage costs. Cheers man
Harry & Meghan step back from Royals - seeking financial independence
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It was always gonna happen one day anyway considering his Dad is James Hewitt.
People will still find a way to moan.
Surely they'll soon get on social media and albeit come across as likeable geezers
I have a spare bed if they need a place to crash.
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I reckon the gloves are off as far as Harry and Meghan are concerned. Now they can do whatever they like, interviews, appearances.
Can't wait for them to move into a nice middle class neighborhood now.
I think a PR team has recommended this. They can make way more money.
It's ridiculous that anybody gets called 'your royal highness' in this day and age.
Glad they have to pay all the money back!
Being reported that the Queen imposed it. Its only logical really as a way forward for them. Think its right they keep the taxpayer security detail because they need it.
Well they don’t have to pay back any of the £32m for their wedding so there is that... I guess it was a soft power win the the UK though.
Harry and Meghan drop royal duties and HRH titles
Karwai Tang https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51163865
Prince Harry and Meghan will no longer use their HRH titles and will not receive public funds for royal duties, Buckingham Palace has announced.
The couple will also no longer formally represent The Queen.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex intend to repay £2.4m of taxpayer money for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage, which will remain their UK family home, the statement added. The new arrangement comes into effect in spring this year, the palace said.
The statement comes after senior royals held talks on Monday about the future role for the couple, who this month announced they wanted to "step back" as senior royals.
'Intense scrutiny'
The Queen said following "many months of conversations and more recent discussions" she was "pleased that together we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family. Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family. I recognise the challenges they have experienced as a result of intense scrutiny over the last two years and support their wish for a more independent life. I want to thank them for all their dedicated work across this country, the Commonwealth and beyond, and am particularly proud of how Meghan has so quickly become one of the family. It is my whole family's hope that today's agreement allows them to start building a happy and peaceful new life."
Buckingham Palace said the royal couple understood they were required to step back from royal duties, including official military appointments. The palace added that they would continue to maintain their private patronages and associations.
"While they can no longer formally represent the Queen, the Sussexes have made clear that everything they do will continue to uphold the values of Her Majesty," the statement added. "The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family."
The palace said it would not comment on what security arrangements would be in place for the royal couple.
Their new website, sussexroyal.com, has been updated following the Queen's statement.
"In line with the statement by Her Majesty The Queen, information on the roles and work of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be updated on this website in due course," it said.
The new post also invited visitors to the website to explore the site in the meantime to see the current works of "Their Royal Highnesses".
The announcement marks the conclusion of talks about the couple's future with senior members of the family and royal aides.
Earlier this month, they said they wanted a "progressive new role" within the institution, where they would be financially independent and divide their time between the UK and North America.
Last year, they both spoke about the difficulties of royal life and media attention. The duke said he feared his wife would fall victim to "the same powerful forces" that led to his mother's death.
'Harder to think of a much cleaner break'
They will always be, the Queen writes, 'much loved members of my family'.
But that's about it. No royal title, no royal duties, no military appointments, no tours, most of their time spent in Canada, no public money.
It is harder to think of a much cleaner break than this. Harry and Meghan are still members of the Royal Family, but they are effectively no longer royal.
The early talk was of a much more mixed life - one where perhaps Harry and Meghan continued with some royal duties, dividing their time equally between the UK and Canada.
But the contradictions and conflicts of interest were too many.
There are still lots of details to thrash out.
And the whole thing will be reviewed after a year.
But a new life awaits Harry and Meghan - celebrities, certainly, but a different kind of royalty.
'Unanswered questions'
BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell said questions remain unanswered from the statement, including what the couple's tax and immigration status will be in the UK and Canada.
Our correspondent said royal officials had not given a clear answer about whether Meghan still intended to gain British citizenship, which would entail her spending a certain amount of time in the UK.
He said that while they would divide their time between the UK and North America, it was expected that they will spend the majority of their time in North America.
Duncan Larcombe, former royal editor of the Sun and author of Prince Harry: The Inside Story, said a "scaled down Royal Family" had been "on the cards for some time".
"He is not going to be able to turn off that global fame. He still has an important role to play within the institution, that's probably why these discussions have dragged on a little bit longer than expected," he said.
Royal expert Penny Junor said the new arrangement was "the best possible outcome and an outcome which will actually avoid catastrophe".
She said: "They're hanging onto their patronages which I think is absolutely terrific because they both care passionately about making the world a better place."
However, she added: "The British public have lost out because these are two fantastic people who sprinkle fairy dust wherever they go and we are going to miss that, but clearly it was not making them happy."
Meghan and Harry have already begun a transition phase of living in Canada and the UK.
The move was agreed by the Queen, Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge.
The duchess is in the Commonwealth country with son Archie, where the Sussexes spent six weeks over the festive period.
On Tuesday she visited a charity in Vancouver which campaigns for teenage girls living in poverty.
On Thursday, the Duke of Sussex hosted the Rugby League World Cup draw at Buckingham Palace - his first public event since he and the Duchess of Sussex said they would step back from royal life.
Karwai Tang https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51163865
Prince Harry and Meghan will no longer use their HRH titles and will not receive public funds for royal duties, Buckingham Palace has announced.
The couple will also no longer formally represent The Queen.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex intend to repay £2.4m of taxpayer money for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage, which will remain their UK family home, the statement added. The new arrangement comes into effect in spring this year, the palace said.
The statement comes after senior royals held talks on Monday about the future role for the couple, who this month announced they wanted to "step back" as senior royals.
'Intense scrutiny'
The Queen said following "many months of conversations and more recent discussions" she was "pleased that together we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family. Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family. I recognise the challenges they have experienced as a result of intense scrutiny over the last two years and support their wish for a more independent life. I want to thank them for all their dedicated work across this country, the Commonwealth and beyond, and am particularly proud of how Meghan has so quickly become one of the family. It is my whole family's hope that today's agreement allows them to start building a happy and peaceful new life."
Buckingham Palace said the royal couple understood they were required to step back from royal duties, including official military appointments. The palace added that they would continue to maintain their private patronages and associations.
"While they can no longer formally represent the Queen, the Sussexes have made clear that everything they do will continue to uphold the values of Her Majesty," the statement added. "The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family."
The palace said it would not comment on what security arrangements would be in place for the royal couple.
Their new website, sussexroyal.com, has been updated following the Queen's statement.
"In line with the statement by Her Majesty The Queen, information on the roles and work of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be updated on this website in due course," it said.
The new post also invited visitors to the website to explore the site in the meantime to see the current works of "Their Royal Highnesses".
The announcement marks the conclusion of talks about the couple's future with senior members of the family and royal aides.
Earlier this month, they said they wanted a "progressive new role" within the institution, where they would be financially independent and divide their time between the UK and North America.
Last year, they both spoke about the difficulties of royal life and media attention. The duke said he feared his wife would fall victim to "the same powerful forces" that led to his mother's death.
'Harder to think of a much cleaner break'
They will always be, the Queen writes, 'much loved members of my family'.
But that's about it. No royal title, no royal duties, no military appointments, no tours, most of their time spent in Canada, no public money.
It is harder to think of a much cleaner break than this. Harry and Meghan are still members of the Royal Family, but they are effectively no longer royal.
The early talk was of a much more mixed life - one where perhaps Harry and Meghan continued with some royal duties, dividing their time equally between the UK and Canada.
But the contradictions and conflicts of interest were too many.
There are still lots of details to thrash out.
And the whole thing will be reviewed after a year.
But a new life awaits Harry and Meghan - celebrities, certainly, but a different kind of royalty.
'Unanswered questions'
BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell said questions remain unanswered from the statement, including what the couple's tax and immigration status will be in the UK and Canada.
Our correspondent said royal officials had not given a clear answer about whether Meghan still intended to gain British citizenship, which would entail her spending a certain amount of time in the UK.
He said that while they would divide their time between the UK and North America, it was expected that they will spend the majority of their time in North America.
Duncan Larcombe, former royal editor of the Sun and author of Prince Harry: The Inside Story, said a "scaled down Royal Family" had been "on the cards for some time".
"He is not going to be able to turn off that global fame. He still has an important role to play within the institution, that's probably why these discussions have dragged on a little bit longer than expected," he said.
Royal expert Penny Junor said the new arrangement was "the best possible outcome and an outcome which will actually avoid catastrophe".
She said: "They're hanging onto their patronages which I think is absolutely terrific because they both care passionately about making the world a better place."
However, she added: "The British public have lost out because these are two fantastic people who sprinkle fairy dust wherever they go and we are going to miss that, but clearly it was not making them happy."
Meghan and Harry have already begun a transition phase of living in Canada and the UK.
The move was agreed by the Queen, Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge.
The duchess is in the Commonwealth country with son Archie, where the Sussexes spent six weeks over the festive period.
On Tuesday she visited a charity in Vancouver which campaigns for teenage girls living in poverty.
On Thursday, the Duke of Sussex hosted the Rugby League World Cup draw at Buckingham Palace - his first public event since he and the Duchess of Sussex said they would step back from royal life.
PR stunt to try to reduce press hysteria. Paid back from royal funds means we pay anyway as ever pound they have was stolen from the people.
these are two fantastic people who sprinkle fairy dust wherever they go
People are happy that they're paying money back, as if they will personally get a cheque in the mail 
Everything the Monarchy has is stolen ffs
Everything the Monarchy has is stolen ffs
Thousands of DM readers up and down the country dying of apoplectic rage reading that headline.
Queen says she is 'particularly proud of how Meghan has so quickly become one of the family' - as she reveals Megxit is result of 'many months of conversations'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...icularly-proud-Meghan-quickly-one-family.html
Queen says she is 'particularly proud of how Meghan has so quickly become one of the family' - as she reveals Megxit is result of 'many months of conversations'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...icularly-proud-Meghan-quickly-one-family.html
Don't worry they've managed to come up with their own narrative;
The three highest voted comments. But then again when has evidence ever been acknowledged by Mail readers. Much better to go with what your gut says innit
Any truth in the rumors that Pogba has hired their agent 
"Meagain knows nothing about family."
She's an actress but what will he do? Public speaking?
They're clearly just bitter because The Royals are the ultimate symbol of Britishness, whatever the feck that means. It's like someone just took one of the baubles off their Christmas tree and now they're mad because it looks different.
I can hear the gammon arseholes puckering up in anger from here.
So they're free agents?
Can Harry play right wing or is he more a lefty?
Can Harry play right wing or is he more a lefty?
Let's hope the Canadian tax payers aren't on the hook for their security costs.
I hope they are
#PogxitAny truth in the rumors that Pogba has hired their agent
You're just jealous they didn't chose Montana.
Dunno... If they are then thats probably because they are resident there for tax purposes
Given the hard mexit then I guess they are totally free to cash in on sussex royal and whatever other commercial opportunities there are... Their income could be in the hundreds of millions of dollars and you would think that from the tax some government could pay for some security and make a tidy profit
I am intrigued by who is going to buy all of this branded tat that people keep talking about.
It's the 'brand' not mugs and saucers. Netflix have already said they're interested in doing something with them saying 'who wouldn't be interested'. There's an absolute plethora of vastly lucrative routes they can take.
Harry and Megan depart, leaving the 'firm' but not the family, that's how it seems to read judging by HRH's reported comments.
However the 'free perks' have to go back and they will now have more press exposure than they know what to do with and no Royal Courtiers to field the questions and threaten the Tower to journalists who transgress... out of the frying pan...maybe?
Lets hope they make a 'bob or two' out of their new found freedom, to make it all worthwhile!
However the 'free perks' have to go back and they will now have more press exposure than they know what to do with and no Royal Courtiers to field the questions and threaten the Tower to journalists who transgress... out of the frying pan...maybe?
Lets hope they make a 'bob or two' out of their new found freedom, to make it all worthwhile!
What's your problem? It's the free market after all
You gotta love how all the numbskulls are going "Hah! Meghan thought they'd keep getting money, but they won't! She got totally owned by the Queen!" as if they didn't announce that they wanted financial independence. I fairly sure the result is in line with what they expected, and wanted, but it wouldn't be the British media if it didn't try to malign Meghan in some way.
Suspect they will be a step removed and will deal with the same people who pay the kardasians etc hundreds of thousands for a tweet / instagram mention
None whatsoever, its Harry and Megan who may have the problem, if a quiet life and personal privacy is really what they are after... careful what you wish for?
That makes sense. I was thinking about the old dears who would buy Diana plates and the tat in Sunday magazines etc all being outraged by what's happened.
A Netflix doc sounds deathly dull tbh.
The tax issue will be interesting. They can live in Canada up to 6 months I believe, before their residence status changes and they have to pay taxes here. She's an American citizen so she will pay American taxes wherever she lives. They don't double tax you so any American taxes she pays would come off any Canadian taxes she has to pay. As for Harry I expect he would pay British taxes if he is going to split his time between the UK and Canada.
As for the hundreds of millions their brand is going to make them, surely the British tax payers should get a sizable cut, since the only reason they have a brand is because he is a member of the British Royalty.
If I was to advise them I'd set their company up in the Cayman isles
I'd tell Megan to spend enough time in the UK for the next few years to get citizenship
Then resind her American citizenship and to make sure they split their time between UK Canada USA and wherever else they fancy but never so long in one place in a tax year they have to pay any tax
Wait, so if you spend 3 months of the year in 4 different countries you dont have to pay any tax? (I know US citizens have to pay tax no matter where they live unless they give up their citizenship ad you say)