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Prince William Has Shared His Thoughts On Prince Harry’s Decision To Leave The Royal Family

"I've put my arm around my brother all our lives. I can't do it any more"

Last week, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their decision to “step back” from their royal duties and move to North America with son Archie Harrison. If you believe reports since, Prince William, Prince Charles and even Queen Elizabeth were all blindsided by the statement released via the couple’s official Instagram page. 

Now, the Duke of Cambridge has shared his thoughts on Harry’s decision. 

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“I’ve put my arm around my brother all our lives and I can’t do that anymore – we’re separate entities,” William reportedly said, per The Sunday Times

According to the publication, William also spoke of his frustration that Harry is no longer part of the “team” by deciding to become financially independent. The royal said he hopes that there will “come a time when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be singing from the same page” once again.

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In the days following the couple’s announcement, the palace confirmed that a solution would be reached this week. Prince Harry will join a family meeting on Monday afternoon with Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, and Prince William at Sandringham “to talk things through.”

The face-to-face summit, which Meghan is likely to join by phone from Canada, follows a series of consultations and will see “a range of possibilities” brought to the table. These options, says the source, will “take into account the thinking of the Sussexes outlined earlier in the week. Making a change to the working life and role in the monarchy for the duke and duchess requires complex and thoughtful discussions.”

A palace aide confirms that the aim to announce a decision within days, not weeks, remains, adding, “Next steps will be agreed at the meeting and the request for this to be resolved at pace is still Her Majesty’s wish.”

Until then the couple’s work continues, and Harry and Meghan still have a diary of events in place. On Thursday, January 16, Prince Harry will continue his advocacy for sport bringing communities together when he hosts the Rugby League World Cup 2021 draws at Buckingham Palace. He is expected to rejoin Meghan and son Archie in Victoria, Canada, some time afterward.

Last week, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their decision to “step back” from their royal duties and move to North America with son Archie Harrison. If you believe reports since, Prince William, Prince Charles and even Queen Elizabeth were all blindsided by the statement released via the couple’s official Instagram page. 

Now, the Duke of Cambridge has shared his thoughts on Harry’s decision. 

Watch Below: Prince George Receives The Sweetest Football Gift

Last week, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their decision to “step back” from their royal duties and move to North America with son Archie Harrison. If you believe reports since, Prince William, Prince Charles and even Queen Elizabeth were all blindsided by the statement released via the couple’s official Instagram page. 

Now, the Duke of Cambridge has shared his thoughts on Harry’s decision. 

Watch Below: Prince George Receives The Sweetest Football Gift

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