The mistake that Isabel could avoid and would have stopped the worst crisis in her reign
Although it is a decision that the Dukes of Sussex made, this mistake by Elizabeth II would have unleashed the Megxit.
After it was revealed that finally, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have separated from the royal family and have become financially independent, it is now revealed that Queen Elizabeth II was able to avoid the Megxit scandal and that of the prince's bonding Andrés with the late businessman Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sexual exploitation of minors.
A source close to Buckingham revealed to The Times that the losing streak in the royal family began when the monarch fired Sir Christopher Geidt, who served as his personal secretary for 10 years. This man had a fundamental role within the family, since being so close to the sovereign he had the power to give advice, even when it was not so pleasant to the ears.
In July 2017, Geidt left his position and immediately afterwards, the Royal House sent an unusual statement to explain his departure, at the time, several theories circulated about it:
"Although we never comment on confidential employee details, it has been announced that Sir Christopher Geidt will step down in July after 10 years as private secretary ... The Prince of Wales and the entire royal family are committed to supporting the Queen and are at her disposal Beyond that, we will not participate in a story based on rumors from unidentified sources. "
Shortly after, another source revealed to The Times, that Prince Charles was responsible for Sir Christopher Geidt's departure:
"The Queen's most senior courtier was forced to leave as a result of a fight between Buckingham Palace and the Prince of Wales ... It came amid their differences over how to manage the transition of power between the Queen and her eldest son "
According to the aforementioned media, Prince Andrew would have supported his older brother's decision:
“Prince Andrew has never liked it. The feeling is mutual".
It is speculated that the tension would have arisen because the former secretary wanted to keep the Duke of York's expenses aside, and this situation would have been key in the crisis that was generated after his friendship with Epstein became known.
In Geidt's place came Sir Edward Young, who according to the British press is someone with a more delicate character and who does not have the strength that his predecessor did. In fact, his performance in the post has been questioned by the British media and there are even rumors within the family that say that Princess Anne and Prince Edward are asking for his resignation.
"This Harry and Meghan did not happen suddenly. The situation of Prince Harry has not happened without more. High officials like Geidt were warning about this for years and that is why Carlos and Andrés got rid of him," a source assured The Times.
Young reportedly lacked the firmness to defend the Queen's interests, in conversations he had had with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who only told them what they wanted to hear and they didn't need it, even if it was very harsh, something that Geidt did at the time. In addition, another source assured that princes William and Harry did have respect for him.
Megxit resolution was not what Meghan and Harry expected
After two weeks of uncertainty about the future of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, now that the queen accepted the separation of the couple from the family, Harry that the resolution did not come as he expected, in addition to confessing that it was a decision that took with great sadness.
“What I want to make clear is that we are not moving away, and we are certainly not moving away from you. Our hope was to continue serving the queen, the community, and my military associations, but without public funding. I have accepted this, knowing that it will not change who I am or how committed I am. But I hope that this helps them understand what to get to, that it alienates my family from all that I have known, to take a step forward in what I hope can be a more peaceful life ”. Harry said in a speech.
As for their future, it was revealed that Meghan and Harry will no longer wear the titles His Royal Highness, as the couple will no longer represent The Crown in their royal engagements. On the other hand, they will retain their title of duke and duchess.
Her residence will be half in England and half in Canada, possibly. Meghan and Harry will continue to live at Frogemore Cottage in Windsor but unlike before, they will now pay rent for the use of the space. On the other hand, from now on the dukes will no longer be funded by taxpayers to pay for their travel and administration costs. Although it has not yet been made official, Prince Charles will continue to sponsor some income to his youngest son.
