The Queen has urgently asked all four royals (Meghan and Harry, William and Kate, Prince Charles and Camilla, and the Queen herself and her husband Prince Philip) to discuss Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's announced decision to "step down as senior members of the Royal Family." A meeting was reportedly called.

"The Queen called a meeting of all four royals and "tasked" them to come up with a "viable" future role for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex "within days, not weeks," said royal reporter Rebecca English.

The meeting might focus on funding for the couple (to be opened under a new tab), a team, a place to live, and what role they would play on behalf of the queen. Or they may just yell at each other. Who knows.

In any case, it's no wonder the Queen called an emergency meeting to try to get all the royal ducks in a row. On Wednesday afternoon, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared the shocking news (opens in new tab) via Instagram, explaining that they came to this decision because they thought it was best for their son Archie and would allow them to focus on their own activities and their work with non-profit organizations

They stated.

This announcement shocked royal fans (hello, me!) around the world. This announcement came as a shock to royal fans (hello, me!) around the world. It also came as a shock to the royal family! Hours later, Queen Elizabeth issued a statement essentially contradicting the Sussex royal family's own statement and stating that it was in its "early stages."

"Our discussions with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are at an early stage. We understand that they wish to take a different approach, but this is a complex issue and will take time to resolve," the Queen's office said in a statement.

The duo's next move is unknown, but it is rumored that they will probably settle down in Los Angeles. She likes the lifestyle and privacy that Los Angeles offers." (Open in new tab) "She has received advice about the move from close friends, including Oprah and the Clooneys, who have encouraged her that she and Harry can leave the royal family and go their own way."

The couple has also been in talks with the royal family about a move to Los Angeles.

And if you think the Queen might strip Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their "Sussex" title, which could happen (opens in new tab), it seems that to avoid further drama, Buckingham Palace is putting the idea behind it for now It seems.

"This is moving from shock and mixed emotions to something more constructive," one source said. (Open in new tab) "It's complicated."

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