How a Royal family photo influenced Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to step back from role
dailyrecord.co.ukAn adorable snap of Prince George reportedly convinced Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to step back from the Royal Family, according to a book author.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex allegedly felt that the Firm was "conspiring against them" even before an official photo was released featuring the Queen and her heirs.
The image depicted the late Queen Elizabeth II with the now-King Charles, Prince William and his six year old son in the throne room at Buckingham Palace.This picture was made public at the start of 2020, just days before Harry and Meghan announced their intention to step down as working royals.
Author Andrew Morton suggests this was a "wake up call" for the couple and provided the final push they needed to leave.At first glance, the photo simply portrayed the future of the monarchy, echoing many historic portraits.
However, it is claimed to have caused distress behind the scenes. In his book Meghan: A Hollywood Princess, Morton penned: "The royal couple suspected that the entire institution was conspiring against them.
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