An old confidante of Princess Diana doesn’t believe she would be completely happy with her son Prince Harry or his wife, Meghan Markle.
On Friday, Buckingham Palace confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not be returning to their duties as members of the royal family. The announcement came just over a year after Harry, 36, and Markle, 39, announced they would “step back” as senior royals for a one-year evaluation period.
Fashion designer Roberto Devorik, who was a close friend of Diana prior to her death in 1997 at the age of 36, believes the late princess would be ‘furious’ at Harry over his fallout with the family and likely to be at odds With Markle for contributing to the divide. Speaking to Hola! Magazine, Devorik explains that Diana’s greatest wish was to see her children form a “modern monarchy,” which Harry can no longer do.
“I think Meghan is in charge … Harry is a boy who has suffered a lot and believes Meghan has Diana’s legacy. But he’s very confused,” Devorik told the outlet (via The Daily Mail).
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Princess Diana’s friend thinks the late icon would be angry with son Prince Harry and his wife for leaving the royal family.
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As for the Queen’s decision to deprive the couple of their patronage, Devorik believes the move was the only “logical” step left for the monarch as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex essentially make their own money in California. .
“You can’t get yourself banned and collect money from Netflix or Disney and you also want to continue collecting the state for your performances for the Crown,” he explains.
The fashion designer added, “You can’t live in a Montecito, California mansion and sign commercial millionaire contracts, and also receive money from the public treasury or continue to represent the Crown.”
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He closed his thoughts on Meghan and Harry’s departure by condemning the statement they issued on behalf of the Queen shortly after the palace’s statement officially announced their departure.
Fashion designer Roberto Devorik says girlfriend Princess Diana would be ‘furious’ with Prince Harry for leaving the royal family.
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A spokesman for the couple said in a statement at the time that “ as evidenced by their work over the past year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain committed to their duty and service to the UK and the rest of the world, and their support of the organizations they have represented, regardless of the official role. We can all live lives of service. Service is universal. “
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Devorik called the statement “embarrassing” and noted that the implication that someone “forbids” Harry from helping people is incorrect.
The divide in the royal family runs deeper than just Harry, Meghan and the Queen. A source close to Prince William told The Sunday Times that he is “very upset by what happened” and found the couple’s behavior “offensive and disrespectful”.
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“You’re not answering the queen back – it’s just not ready,” said an insider.
Despite the recent news, friends of the two brothers insisted that their relationship would heal over time.
Fox News’ Stephanie Nolasco contributed to this report.