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Will Meghan and Prince Enrique seek employment? 2:33
(CNN) - The Duchess of Sussex returned to Canada after she and Prince Henry announced that they were stepping aside in their work as members of the royal family of Great Britain, a spokesman for the couple told CNN.
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Prince Henry is in the United Kingdom and Meghan is expected to return to London on Tuesday, when the couple will attend an event with Janice Charette, Canada's high commissioner in the United Kingdom, at the Canada House.
Meghan and Enrique wanted to meet with Charette "and with the staff to thank them for the warm Canadian hospitality and the support they received during their recent stay in Canada," according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Enrique and Meghan, in an image of July 2019.
The couple recently returned from Canada, where they spent Christmas holidays with the Duchess's mother, Doria Ragland.
“The Duke and Duchess have a strong connection with Canada. It is a country that the Duke of Sussex has visited many times over the years and was also the home of the Duchess for seven years before becoming a member of the royal family, ”he said on his Instagram page Sussex Royal on Wednesday .
The latest developments follow the surprising announcement that the couple plans to “transition to a new work model” and be “financially independent” after stepping back from their roles as leading members of the British royal family.
It was said that there was a feeling of deep disappointment in the palace after the announcement, and that the senior members of the family have been offended by this news.
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Meghan and Enrique's desire to become “financially independent” has also raised questions about how they can do it.
The couple published detailed documents describing the structure and financing of their home, which revealed that they receive 5% of their income from Sovereign Grant, a lump sum of UK taxpayers' money given to the Queen each year. , and 95% of the Duchy of Cornwall, the private estate controlled by Prince Charles, Enrique's father.
Media reports have suggested that Meghan was worth about $ 5 million independently before marrying Enrique, who inherited millions from her mother, Princess Diana.
However, the British newspaper The Times reports that Carlos can take away the couple's funds if they are completely withdrawn from their royal duties.
Observers say the couple is unlikely to fight for money and could generate revenue from a registered trademark in the United Kingdom for their 'Sussex Royal' brand, which the couple requested in June, as well as sponsorships or conference tours.
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