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The Times: Prince William Saddened & Shocked by Prince Harry's Behavior Towards Royal Departure

Jené Liebenberg
By Jené Liebenberg
Feb 22, 2021
11:30 A.M.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's reaction to the Queen's announcement has reportedly left Prince William unhappy about the disrespect they have shown the royals.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have officially decided to depart from their royal life. According to The Times, their reaction to Queen Elizabeth's announcement has caused some unhappiness on Prince William's part.

The Duke of Cambridge is unsatisfied with how his brother and his wife have pushed back to the Queen's announcement that they will not be able to remain involved in their duties as public servants.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge speaks during a visit to the Garden House part of the Light Project on July 16, 2020 | Getty Images

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge speaks during a visit to the Garden House part of the Light Project on July 16, 2020 | Getty Images

DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed that they would be stepping away from working as royals last year, followed by a one-year review period. A year later, Prince Harry and Markle will not be returning to their positions as working royals.

With the Queen announcing that they will not be able to remain involved in their royal charity work, Prince Harry and Markle released a statement which has shocked Prince William, saying:

"We can all live a life of service. Service is universal."

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SHOCKED PRINCE WILLIAM

Prince Harry and Markle's response has left the royal's brother upset by how they handled the news. Speaking back to the Queen is not deemed as an acceptable practice.

There is a mutual disappointment as Prince Harry and Markle have lost their influence in their various charity works.

An inside source has revealed that Prince William is “really sad and genuinely shocked” by his brother's statement, which has caused a rift in their relationship.

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A BREAK IN COMMUNICATION

Prince William's disappointment with his younger brother began with Prince Harry's announcement to withdraw from the royal family and has escalated since, with the latest development adding to the tension.

Prince Harry and Markle's tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey is another worry for the Duke of Cambridge. The brothers' strained relationship is sure to come up in the 90-minute interview scheduled to air on March 7.

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ONGOING FEUD

Prince Harry and Prince William's relationship has been known to experience significant ups and downs throughout the last few years with their difference of opinion on various important issues causing a strain on their brotherly bond.

With the constant battle of love versus duty arising as the number one battle between the brothers and their spouses, they struggle to find common ground in their approach to relationships.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have caused numerous waves of shock in the royal family through their bold decisions, and willingness to speak up about matters usually kept silent.

There is a mutual disappointment as Prince Harry and Markle have lost their influence in the various charity works they were involved in, which were returned to Queen Elizabeth and will be distributed amongst other family members.

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