Harry and Meghan ‘want a 12-month extension to the Megixt deal that will keep them royal patronage beyond the March 31 deadline’ and could go back to the UK to personally seal it
- The couple wants a 12-month extension of the deal agreed with royals in January
- They have stepped down as senior royals, earning their own money but retaining their royal patronage
- Relations between the couple and the royals are said to have thawed in recent months
- Reportedly wanting to return to the UK to attend Queen and Prince Philip’s birthdays
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle want a 12-month extension on the Megxit deal, which will keep them royal patronage and return to the UK to seal the deal in person.
The couple, who stepped down as senior royals in January, hopes to negotiate a more permanent deal to ensure they can remain non-working royals while retaining their patronages.
The move comes as the pair have secured commercial appearances with Netflix and Spotify in recent months – a factor that will be closely watched by royal aides as their 12-month review date approaches.
As part of the negotiations, they will speak to senior royals via video call before Prince Harry, who may be accompanied by wife Meghan, returns to the UK to speak with aides and family in person.
It has been claimed that the couple would like to return in time for the Queen’s 95th birthday and the Duke of Edinburgh’s 100th birthday.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle want an extension of the Megxit deal agreed in January, keeping them royal patronage
It is reported that Harry plans to return to the UK to discuss some details with senior royals and would also like to attend the Queen’s and Prince Philip’s birthdays.
The latest discussions are said to be ‘less confrontational’ than those held in Sandringham in January when the Megxit deal was forged, giving them a grace period in case they wanted to return – which expires on March 31.
The Sun on Sunday reports that the lucrative £ 100 million Netflix deals and £ 30 million Spotify deals will be reviewed to ensure they are in line with ‘Her Majesty’s values’.
Royal biographer Andrew Morton claimed that, if coronavirus restrictions allow, they would be happy to return to Britain for the Queen’s 95th birthday on April 21, the Duke of Edinburgh’s 100th birthday in June and the unveiling of a statue of Princess Diana on July 1. what would have been her 60th birthday.
“Although they will do some of it through Zoom, Harry wants to meet in person to record everything,” Mr. Morton said. Things seem to have calmed down.
Harry has been in contact with the Queen more times than you might think. But in order to sort certain things, you have to be there personally.
‘They need a few weeks. This is possible after April, depending on Covid. ‘
The move comes as the pair have secured commercial appearances with Netflix and Spotify in recent months, which will be watched closely by royal aides as their 12-month review date approaches.
Morton also claims that Harry regretted the way they announced they would step down – sharing the news on social media – but that he doesn’t regret his overall decision.
However, sources last night described the latest Megxit extension reports as ‘worthless’.
One said, “This evaluation period has been inserted in case Harry and Meghan wanted to return as working royalty, but they have made it clear that they want to live independent lives.”
Another said: ‘Harry and Meg are happier than ever. Why would they want to return? ‘
Harry, 36, struck a deal with his family at a Sandringham summit in January after he and Meghan, 39, said they wanted to make their own money.
The couple announced on Instagram that they were stepping down as senior royals in January
They left in late March and moved to California, where they have since bought a £ 11 million mansion and founded their charity organization Archewell.
As a result of the icy Megxit deal, Harry was stripped of his military roles, which will reportedly not be filled by anyone else until the summer.
In the aftermath of the royal departure, some people also claimed that the couple should be replaced as president and vice president of the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, but in response, the organization said they are “ as committed as ever. ”
Harry is also said to have had a falling out with his brother William, with the couple not speaking for months after the deal was agreed.
But in recent months, relations between the couple and the rest of the royal family are reported to have thawed, with Harry and Meghan sending presents to Prince William and his family.