Thoughts of leaving the royal family may have been on the minds of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as far back as July 2019.
WATCH: Moment Prince Harry asks Hollywood’s Bob Iger to give Meghan Markle a voiceover job
Recently discovered video footage of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the London premiere of The Lion King has come to light, and it shows the couple joking about their plans to “pitch” for work while they are there.
The video, which was obtained by Daily Mail, shows Meghan and Harry speaking with the movie’s director Jon Favreau, star Beyoncé and her husband Jay-Z.
In the footage, Harry can be seen praising his wife’s acting abilities.
Harry jokes to Jon Favreau: “If anyone needs any extra voiceover work…” which is when Meghan interrupts and says: “That’s really why we’re here – it’s to pitch!”
Harry then clarifies: “… just not Scar” – which is the name of the evil uncle in film.
The new video comes after further footage was unearthed last week showing Prince Harry touting his wife’s voiceover skills to Disney boss Bob Iger at the same event.
The videos raise further questions about exactly when the couple decided to step down from their roles as senior royals and whether they were already considering alternative work last summer.
Prince Harry and Meghan announced on January 6 that they would be stepping back from the royal family.
After crisis talks, Queen Elizabeth released a statement on Saturday with details of their new roles.
The Queen’s statement reads:
“Following many months of conversations and more recent discussions, I am pleased that together we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family.
“Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family.
“I recognise the challenges they have experienced as a result of intense scrutiny over the last two years and support their wish for a more independent life.
“I want to thank them for all their dedicated work across this country, the Commonwealth and beyond, and am particularly proud of how Meghan has so quickly become one of the family.
“It is my whole family’s hope that today’s agreement allows them to start building a happy and peaceful new life.”
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