England's Queen regret as Prince Harry and Princess Meghan told they can live independently

Harry and Meghan have made clear that they do not want to be reliant on public funds in their new lives.

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Written by Victoria Bell

Prince Harry and Princess Meghan will be allowed to live independently and split their lives between Canada and the UK after showdown talks with senior members of England's Royal Family.

The Queen of England said she “had very constructive discussions” on the future of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and it had been agreed there will be a “period of transition” in which the Sussexes will live in both countries.

In a unusually personal statement from the Queen, in which she referred to Harry as her “grandson”, she made it clear that the couple’s decision was against her wishes and that “we would have preferred them to remain full-time working members of the Royal Family”.

The full statement says:

“Today my family had very constructive discussions on the future of my grandson and his family.

“My family and I are entirely supportive of Harry and Meghan’s desire to create a new life as a young family. Although we would have preferred them to remain full-time working Members of the Royal Family, we respect and understand their wish to live a more independent life as a family while remaining a valued part of my family.

“Harry and Meghan have made clear that they do not want to be reliant on public funds in their new lives.

“It has therefore been agreed that there will be a period of transition in which the Sussexes will spend time in Canada and the UK.

“These are complex matters for my family to resolve, and there is some more work to be done, but I have asked for final decisions to be reached in the coming days.”

‘Workable solution’

The statement comes days after Harry and Meghan were said to have left the Queen feeling “hurt” after they reportedly did not consult her before making their bombshell announcement last Wednesday.

They made the announcement via the SussexRoyal Instagram account on Wednesday, saying they want to become financially independent.

Harry and Meghan’s statement – and a new official Sussexroyal.com website – have thrown up important questions about media access to their royal events and how they will pay for their future lifestyles.

In response, the Queen ordered the royal houses of Charles, William and Harry to come up with a “workable solution” to the issue.

One royal source said “next steps” will be agreed at the meeting, adding that it is the Queen’s wish that the issue is resolved “at pace”.

Some at Buckingham Palace are reported to fear that Harry and Meghan could conduct a potentially damaging television interview if they do not get what they want.

In an article for The Sunday Times, broadcaster Tom Bradby – a friend of both Harry and William – said: “I have some idea of what might be aired in a full, no-holds-barred, sit-down interview and I don’t think it would be pretty.”