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‘Devastated’ Queen ‘struggling to cope’ with Prince Harry’s new decision

It's the one thing she finds hard to handle.
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Queen Elizabeth was left deeply upset by her grandson’s decision to ditch life as a senior royal behind, but accepted his wish to leave.

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However Her Majesty is said to have been left devastated that she will now get to see so little of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s son Archie, her great-grandson.

WATCH: Meghan steps out with Harry for first time since UK return 

While the Queen and Prince Harry met for a four-hour “heart to heart” at Windsor Castle last Sunday where they talked about his exit from the Firm, she would no doubt have mentioned her struggle with no longer being part of Archie‘s life. 

Prince Harry is in the UK to wrap up royal life in a series of final engagements alongside his wife, Meghan. And the couple have left their son in Canada where they currently reside, meaning the Queen won’t get to see her grandson this time around either.

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It was the first time the pair had met since January, and the Duke of Sussex reportedly walked from his residence of Frogmore Cottage to the castle, where he and the Queen shared a light lunch and discussed the future.

The meeting at the weekend was said to have been “productive and positive”, and during their chat, the Queen is said to have told her grandson he and his wife will be welcome back anytime.

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Queen Elizabeth is struggling with not being part of Archie’s life. (Credit: Getty)

The details come after Meghan and Harry’s big return to the UK was marred when the increasingly controversial couple were publicly booed.

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The couple returned to the spotlight at the Endeavour Fund Awards at London’s Mansion House on Thursday, and while they were all smiles upon arrival, one person was determined to put an end to that.

While the pair were greeted with some cheers as they alighted from their car, the warm greeting was marred when a man was heard to loudly boo the couple, leading to an ugly and awkward moment. That is, until one devoted admirer struck back by immediately yelling out, “We love you!”

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Meghan and Harry dodged the rain (Credit: Getty)

Meghan looked sensational in blue in her first public appearance since the couple made clear their desire to end their public duties as part of the senior royal family back in January.

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The move is reported to have caused some distress to the Queen, with further allegations of disrespect towards Her Majesty alienating some former fans of the couple.

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Meghan looked great in blue (Credit: Getty)

But the night mostly went well for Meghan, who earned raves for her form fitting turquoise dress which showed of her fit and trim figure.

The event, which pays tribute to veterans and active service members, is one that is very close to Harry’s heart, given that he spearheaded the creation of the Invictus Games.

The 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto was also the first time Harry and Meghan stepped out together as a couple.

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Meghan and Harry have recently been troubled by negative headlines


Harry and Meghan’s attendance at the Endeavour Fund Awards marks the first of several key engagements they will attend over the coming days, as they complete their final duties.

They will wrap up their commitments on Monday, when they join the Queen, Prince Charles, Prince William and Kate Middleton at a service marking Commonwealth Day in London.

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