Royal Family Discreetly Removes Prince Harry's 2016 Statement on Meghan Markle Romance

Royal Family Discreetly Removes Prince Harry's 2016 Statement on Meghan Markle Romance

A statement issued by Prince Harry in November 2016, confirming his relationship with Meghan Markle and condemning the abuse and harassment she faced, has been removed from the British royal family's official website. The statement, which was initially released by Harry's communications secretary, remained on the site for several years but became inaccessible in early December 2023. This removal coincides with other changes on the royal website, including the merging of Harry and Meghan's biographies into a joint profile.

Prince Harry's decision to release the statement was reportedly against the advice he received and led to tension within the royal family. His father, King Charles, and brother, Prince William, were said to be "furious" over the move. The couple, who married in May 2018, stepped back from their roles as working royals in 2020 and relocated to California. The removal of the statement marks a significant alteration to the online records of the royal family.

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