Prince Harry has broken his silence on why he and Meghan Markle quit the royal realm. We know the Sussexes stepped down from their royal duties in 2020 and moved to the USA. According to the Duke, the royal couple left the UK and relocated to Montecito, California, to protect their mental and physical well-being. Since then, the duo has spoken candidly about the difficulties they encountered within the British royal family. Please continue reading to catch the whole tea!
Harry Reveals The Real Reason For Leaving Royal Family
In his memoir ‘Spare,’ Prince Harry delves into the reasons behind their move, especially during a reflective visit to Frogmore Cottage. It is the very royal residence that once represented their dream of a permanent home. Moreover, the Duke describes the mixed feelings he experienced during his return after Prince Philip’s funeral. He calls it both beautiful and sad. “Once upon a time, this was going to be my forever home. Instead, it had proved to be just another brief stop.”
Harry’s writing highlighted the emotional turmoil of their departure. Plus, the couple’s decision to leave Britain largely revolved around concerns for their mental and physical safety. The Invictus Games founder elaborated on their fears, “My wife and I fled this place, in fear for our sanity and physical safety.” He wasn’t sure when they’d ever come back. Cut to fifteen months later, he experienced something tragic.
“Here I was, days after waking to thirty-two missed calls and then one short, heart-racing talk with Granny,” the Duke recalled. During this call, Elizabeth informed him that his grandfather, Prince Philip, had passed away. Since moving to California, the US-based royal has made several trips back to the UK, primarily for events like the Invictus Games. However, Meghan Markle has rarely ever set foot in the UK. Her last visit was in 2022 for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The Sussexes attended the ceremony with their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. According to the “Endgame” author Omid Scobie, the Suits actress hesitates to return to England. Scobie believes it is due to the intense scrutiny and drama associated with the royal family. In short, Harry and Meghan moved to America to ensure their family’s safety and maintain their mental health.
While they have established a flourishing new life in California, they still maintain some ties to the UK. If you want more such updates on Prince Harry, make sure to read Soap Opera Daily. Do you think sanity and safety are the real reason behind their big move? Tell us in the comments.