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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's one word that left late Queen fearing 'disaster'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's use of a single word in their statement announcing they were stepping back as full-time working royals is said to have set alarm bells ringing for the Late Queen

Back when the departure drama unfolded over five years ago, the duo seemed eager to find a middle ground, expressing a wish to "carve out a progressive new role within this institution" rather than cut ties completely. As part of their step-back announcement, the Sussexes expressed their desire: "We will continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties," reports the Mirror. Meghan shared a personal video before she gave birth (Image: meghan/Instagram)This choice of phrasing, particularly the word 'collaborate', sparked controversy, as an insider disclosed to the Daily Mail, stirring up the sentiment that the Queen isn’t someone you simply 'collaborate' with, noting wryly that such arrangements aren’t akin to a 'Kate Moss Top Shop tie-up'.

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