Elton John 'shocked' by Harry and Meghan's decision to step down as senior royals
dailyrecord.co.ukElton 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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