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...As all around, the normal hustle and bustle of the Norfolk house was stilled while staff busied themselves far from where this extraordinary Royal Family drama was set to play out: the Queen's private apartments on the first floor, the dining room and, nearby, the Long Library.
leaving the royal family to live in Canada and become financially independent.
And while the Queen stressed the importance of family in her statement, Prince William was seen driving out of the Norfolk estate separately from Harry yesterday.
William and Harry's relationship is feared to be at an all-time low following a series of furious rows including a bust up before a polo event attended by their wives and children - while Kate and Meghan are also said to have had words after the Duchess of Sussex reportedly 'b*****ed' Kensington Palace staff.
But the Duke of Sussex is said to believe that his brother and his wife Kate 'never gave Meghan a chance' in the 20 months since their married with his wife said to have told him over Christmas in Vancouver: 'It's not working for me.'
After yesterday's family meeting at Sandringham, Her Majesty released a historic and emotionally-charged statement regretting the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to split their time between Canada and the UK as they wind down their Royal duties.
The Queen has said that hammering out a viable blueprint for Harry and Meghan's financially independent future was proving 'complex' and indicated more details need to be ironed out in the coming days - including their use of the Sussex title to build their business brand in North America.
The 'big four' Windsors are not expected to meet again in person but will be consulted by phone as their most senior aides thrash out a deal over Harry and Meghan's titles, royal duties, funding and living arrangements in Canada as well has who will pay to protect them and Archie.
Prince Charles is said to be focussed on money because Harry relies on his father's annual £2.3million Duchy of Cornwall payment to meet family bills. The Prince of Wales has already lavished a small fortune on his younger son, from his wedding to the fitting out Frogmore cottage – the Windsor house he is now largely going to vacate when he uproots to North America. A friend said: 'He doesn't have unlimited resources. Harry needs to know that.'
leaving the royal family to live in Canada and become financially independent.
And while the Queen stressed the importance of family in her statement, Prince William was seen driving out of the Norfolk estate separately from Harry yesterday.
William and Harry's relationship is feared to be at an all-time low following a series of furious rows including a bust up before a polo event attended by their wives and children - while Kate and Meghan are also said to have had words after the Duchess of Sussex reportedly 'b*****ed' Kensington Palace staff.
But the Duke of Sussex is said to believe that his brother and his wife Kate 'never gave Meghan a chance' in the 20 months since their married with his wife said to have told him over Christmas in Vancouver: 'It's not working for me.'
After yesterday's family meeting at Sandringham, Her Majesty released a historic and emotionally-charged statement regretting the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to split their time between Canada and the UK as they wind down their Royal duties.
The Queen has said that hammering out a viable blueprint for Harry and Meghan's financially independent future was proving 'complex' and indicated more details need to be ironed out in the coming days - including their use of the Sussex title to build their business brand in North America.
The 'big four' Windsors are not expected to meet again in person but will be consulted by phone as their most senior aides thrash out a deal over Harry and Meghan's titles, royal duties, funding and living arrangements in Canada as well has who will pay to protect them and Archie.
Prince Charles is said to be focussed on money because Harry relies on his father's annual £2.3million Duchy of Cornwall payment to meet family bills. The Prince of Wales has already lavished a small fortune on his younger son, from his wedding to the fitting out Frogmore cottage – the Windsor house he is now largely going to vacate when he uproots to North America. A friend said: 'He doesn't have unlimited resources. Harry needs to know that.'
