Meghan Markle and Prince Harry faced accusations of “pettiness” after they issued a 1,114-word statement to confirm they had agreed not to use the Sussex Royal brand despite claiming there is no law limiting its usage outside of the UK. The Queen is believed to have requested they give up their claims to the Sussex Royal brand in a move to protect the image of the Royal Family once the Duke and Duchess of Sussex launch their new career away from royal duties. Royal commentator Angela Mollard voiced her criticism of the statement, suggesting Meghan and Harry wanted to “stick two fingers up to Her Majesty” after being told they could not use their brand. 

Speaking to The Morning Show, Ms Mollard said: “They’re not shy in coming forward with what they think about anything that the Queen has said.

“One of the things they said is they ‘respect and understand the wish of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex to live a more independent life.’ That they’ll ‘remain a valued of Her Majesty’s family.’

“But they go on to make some very strong claims one of which is that the Queen, ‘the Monarchy and the Cabinet Office have no jurisdiction over the word royal overseas.’

“This is very interesting because they’re basically sticking two fingers up to Her Majesty, as I see it.”

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After receiving confirmation they will no longer be able to use their brand going forward, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex received a further blow to their plans when the Canadian Government announced they will not be paying for the couple’s security team once they officially step down on March 31.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been residing in Canada with their son Archie since before they unveiled their plans to take a step back from their royal duties last month.

Met protection officers looking after the couple in Vancouver have received the support of the Canadian Mounted Police to ensure the Duke and Duchess are protected from potential threats but their Canadian colleagues have now confirmed they will no longer work with the couple once their status changes.

Canada’s Office of the Minister of Public Safety said: “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex choosing to relocate to Canada on a part-time basis presented our government with a unique and unprecedented set of circumstances.”

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Canada’s Office of the Minister of Public Safety said: “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex choosing to relocate to Canada on a part-time basis presented our government with a unique and unprecedented set of circumstances.

“The RCMP has been engaged with officials in the UK from the very beginning regarding security considerations.

“As the Duke and Duchess are currently recognised as Internationally Protected Persons, Canada has an obligation to provide security assistance on an as-needed basis.

“At the request of the Metropolitan Police, the RCMP has been providing assistance to the Met since the arrival of the Duke and Duchess to Canada intermittently since November 2019.

“The assistance will cease in the coming weeks, in keeping with their change in status.”

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Buckingham Palace and the Metropolitan Police have refused to discuss who will now pay for the couple’s security as they split their life between Britain and an £11.4million oceanfront home on Vancouver Island.

In a statement last week, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex implied British taxpayers will be picking up the tab despite fears that the bill could soar to £20million.

Meghan and Harry said: “It is agreed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will continue to require effective ­security to protect them and their son.

“This is based on the Duke’s public profile by virtue of being born into the Royal Family, his ­military service, the Duchess’s own independent profile, and the shared threat and risk level documented specifically over the last few years.”

Home Secretary Priti Patel is expected to make the final decision on who will pay the price based on advice from the Met, MI5 and MI6 among others.

The Daily Express understands that the question of whether the taxpayer picks up all or some of the bill has not yet been settled.

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