Prince Philip slams Harry and Meghan’s resignation plan
Prince Philip has accused Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan of lacking respect over their decision to step back as senior royals.
According to The Sun, the Duke of Edinburgh reportedly responded after hearing the couple’s announcement: “What the hell are they playing at?”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced on Wednesday that they plan to become financially independent and split their time between the UK and North America.
A source told The Sun that Prince Philip was “deeply hurt” by the decision.
“He has left the Queen in absolutely no doubt about how he feels. Philip has accused Harry and Meghan of lacking respect and he is weary of their behaviour,” the source said.
“They did not spend Christmas with the family – which he and the Queen accepted – and now this. His primary concern is the impact this is having on the Queen.
“A lot of Philip’s anger comes from seeing Her Majesty upset.”
A source said Prince Philip’s previous response to Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson could indicate what his response to Meghan and Harry’s resignation would be like.
“He won’t be happy about the idea that Meg and Harry need a break from royal duties. This is a man who has dragged himself off his sick bed and even though nearly 100 years old is committed to serving the monarchy.
“He was very unforgiving of Diana and Fergie appearing, in his eyes, to damage the reputation of the Royal Family.”
Prince Philip retired from his royal duties in August 2017 at the age of 96.
Currently, 95 per cent of the Sussexes’ income comes from the private income generation for the Prince of Wales by the Duchy of Cornwall.
The Times reported that Prince Charles “has made it clear that any agreement over money depends on the details of their future role and will not be settled until that has been decided”.