Joel Loughrey and Maria Scott believe the split will damage the royal institution.Credit:Latika Bourke
The pair stand to benefit from security the monarchy provides and plan to keep their taxpayer funded residence with security detail at Frogmore Cottage, allowing them to split their time between the UK and North America where they can shun royal duties.
While the British press reported that the Queen and Prince Charles were aware of Prince Harry's desires to carve out a role for himself outside the confines of royal life, nothing had been agreed when the statement was issued this week without consulting the Queen, Prince Charles or Prince William.
"That was low. They're spoilt brats," Loughrey snaps in the pouring rain outside the Palace.
Loughrey shares the view of several media commentators that the resignation is the most seismic shock to hit the institution since 1936, King Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry his lover - another American divorcee, Wallis Simpson.
"This is similar. I know (Harry is) sixth in line, but this is very serious, this is a crisis for the monarchy," Loughrey said. The anger and hurt evident in his voice is a far cry from the jubilation felt outside Windsor Castle in May 2018, when the pair's wedding was celebrated in royal style, but with a distinct American flavour.
"We did celebrate, we went and slept on the street for six nights," recalls Maria Scott from Newcastle in northern England.
A flag celebrating the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan in May 2018.Credit:AP
Scott said it was obvious the couple was seeking change from the moment they broke with Kate Middleton's tradition of presenting her newborns to the public hours after t ..
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