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Prince Harry given 'manly pep talk' by Boris Johnson in last-ditch attempt to change his mind


Just a day before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their dramatic exit from the UK for North America, it has been revealed that Boris Johnson urged the Duke of Sussex not to give up his royal duties

Just a day before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's dramatic departure from the UK to North America, it has emerged that Boris Johnson, who was Prime Minister at the time, pleaded with the Duke of Sussex not to abandon his Royal responsibilities. Senior figures from Whitehall and the Royal household reportedly requested Boris to give Prince Harry a "manly pep talk" in January 2020 as the Duke contemplated leaving the UK - a place where he has expressed concerns about invasions of his privacy and attacks on his family. A close source to the PM shared insights of the intense conversation with the Daily Mai l, highlighting how Boris lauded Harry as a "great asset" for Britain and showed appreciation for Meghan's work promoting women's education worldwide, a cause Mr Johnson has publicly supported.

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