Elton John was "surprised" when he found out Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were stepping down as senior royals, a source has said.
In January 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they would be leaving the royal family to start a new life in the US.
While Elton was stunned by the decision, he remained Harry's "rock" and was in contact the couple "everyday".Speaking to the Mirror at the time, a source said the pop legend knew about Harry and Meghan's struggles long before Queen Elizabeth II did.
They said: "Elton speaks to Harry and Meghan every day. "He’s an inspiration, an almost 'motherly' figure. They made their decision alone, but he’s a shoulder to lean on and listened as they spoke about their plans."He is a constant support, especially to Meghan, and is very protective of them both."He has been their rock.
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