Two months have passed since the Dukes of Sussex decided to give up their jobs within the royal family and with this, all the benefits they had for being part of the monarchy. Through a statement on their official Twitter account, they informed the world of their need to be socially and economically independent.
A news that, at that time, became a scandal due to the consequences that this decision could bring, which took not only the press and the followers of the couple by surprise, but also Queen Elizabeth, who did not hesitate to seek a quick solution to what was happening at Buckingham Palace.
From the ban on the use of the Sussex brand, to the withdrawal of the security they had, they are part of the "punishments" that Queen Elizabeth gave Meghan and her grandson Harry.
During the month of February, the couple attempted to pursue some activities to profit from their old title, in fact, they sought to convert "Sussex Royal" as a global trademark for a variety of items such as clothing and books. However, these plans were frustrated as they can only be "Harry and Meghan" after their departure from royalty.
Despite both investing a lot of money in raising the Sussex brand, Queen Elizabeth prohibited the couple from using this title that no longer corresponds to them.
The dukes, now that they will no longer be part of the British monarchy, must also vacate the offices they had in operation in the United Kingdom. The space will have to be free from April 1, when their real activities finish.
95% of the money that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had came from the Prince of Wales, who annually allocated a total of 2.6 million dollars (2,168 million 140 thousand CLP) to the couple, for their expenses.
After their departure from the monarchy, the Sussex assured that they wanted to be "financially independent" and their wishes were orders. Now neither the Prince of Wales nor any member of the royal family will allocate monetary funds to the couple. Both will have to work like anyone, to support their day to day.
When Meghan and Harry were married, they moved to Windsor to a huge house given by Queen Elizabeth II as a wedding gift, to start their lives as royalty. At the time the resignation was not a way out for either of them, in fact, they both opted to remodel Frogmore Cottage, costing British taxpayers $ 3.14 million (CLP 2,831,520,000).
After the resignation, this house had to be evicted because, although it was part of a “gift”, there are no isolated members of royalty who live in that area of the monarchy.
That is why both, following the line of "independence", they moved to Canada where they plan to have a new start with their son Archie.
Much has been said about the safety of the Dukes of Sussex and that is that, during their stay in the monarchy, they spent 970 thousand dollars (807 million 137 thousand CLP) in their protection inside Frogmore Cottage. At that time they had 20 officers from the Metropolitan Police and the Thames Valley - British subregion. This was stated on one occasion by the Daily Mail newspaper.
Now, after moving to Canada, the Canadian government has been paying for the safety of the dukes. However, next March 31 will stop paying for this benefit since it is the day they stop being part of the royalty.
Although neither of them has referred to the subject, there is preliminary information that confirms that the couple will not be able to afford the security and comfort expenses that they had when they were part of the British monarchy.
His last official engagement scheduled for now is his appearance at a church service on Commonwealth Day of Nations, March 9, at Westminster Abbey, London. The dukes are scheduled to attend the Invictus Games in May, in which wounded ex-military members participate, although they will do so in a personal capacity, while the prince plans to maintain his role as patron of the London marathon, which is run in April. The duke will also maintain the military ranks of major, lieutenant commander and squad leader.
Last week, it became known that with the future departure of the British royal family of Harry from England and Meghan Markle, the office that managed their activities and image at Buckingham Palace will be closed and all their workers fired. It was exclusively reported by the British newspaper Daily Mail, which explained that the Dukes of Sussex had already communicated it to their team, consisting of 15 people. Shortly after the announcement that they decided to step back from their duties as senior members of the British royal family, in mid-January, Harry and Meghan communicated to their staff last Friday that they would not be continuing their jobs.
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