Harry and Meghan to step down as senior royals

[brihard]

If you were a newish RCMP officer you would not be with Protective Services either.

What's that assumption based on? What's your operating definition of 'newish'?

 

[dapaterson]

I think that it's the law that for every jaded, grizzled veteran on the Protective detail who's a month away from retirement that there also be an idealistic young officer, who makes a critical mistake leading to the dramatic death of the grizzled old cop who, with his dying gasp, calls on the rookie to avenge his death.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vyANa71gvU

 

[The Bread Guy]

Sooooo, which is it, then?

• Attributed:  "Finance Minister Bill Morneau said today the federal government hasn't decided if Ottawa would help to cover the security costs associated with a move by Prince Harry and his wife Meghan to Canada ..." (CBC)
• No mention of sourcing:  "Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has agreed taxpayers in his country should pick up the huge bill for the couple’s round-the-clock protection while they are in the country, the Evening Standard has learned.  Mr Trudeau — still dealing with the fall-out from the downing of a Ukrainian aircraft by the Iranian military which killed 57 Canadians  — has privately assured the Queen that Harry, Meghan and Archie’s safety will not be jeopardised while they reside there ..." (UK Evening Standard)

op:

Well, so far, fact checkers say no decision's been made yet ...

... Trudeau told Canadian media Global News in an interview on January 13 that nothing had been settled in regards to the security bill for the royal family, which media estimated to be Can$1.7 million. “We’re not entirely sure what the final decisions will be, those are decisions for them (the royal couple),” Trudeau said.

A government source close to the matter told AFP that this had not changed as of the time of publication on January 15, adding that reports of Trudeau offering to the Queen to pay for Harry and Meghan’s protection are false ...

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[mariomike]

Private security will be bought by the Duke and Duchess.

Well, so far, fact checkers say no decision's been made yet

Just have to wait and see!i

Some on the internet have described Canada as sort of a "halfway house" between the UK and LA,
https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ACYBGNTZ5MPdTAgJvufD5JKBavpyeme8Uw%3A1579142131044&source=hp&ei=88sfXpgRgqy1Bsv2nvAF&q=%22canada+is+not+a+halfway+house%22&oq=%22canada+is+not+a+halfway+house%22&gs_l=psy-ab.3..33i22i29i30l4.2715.13511..14026...1.0..2.481.5736.4j19j3j3j2......0....1..gws-wiz.......35i39j0i67j0j0i131i67j0i131j33i160.RvTF4qzrnJg&ved=0ahUKEwjY1pLuiofnAhUCVs0KHUu7B14Q4dUDCAs&uact=5#spf=1579142145615

 

[brihard]

Private security will be bought by the Duke and Duchess. Hope reality sets in and they go back on the public purse. Their brand may not be worth as much as they expect.

The way forward ?
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2020/01/13/prince-william-take-note-queen-kept-rebellious-sibling-side/

Something to bear in mind; private bodyguards in Canada would not be carrying firearms. Police can.

 

[tomahawk6]

If private security isn't an option then they reimburse the RCMP or Vancouver police all this to keep Megan happy. William did advise his brother not to marry her. Love can be so blind.

 

[mariomike]

Love can be so blind.

Marriage is the eye opener. 

Not everyone in B.C. is on board with paying,

Why pay security costs for Harry and Meghan?
https://theprovince.com/opinion/letters/letters-to-the-province-jan-16-2020-security-costs-for-harry-and-meghan

If a family wanted to migrate to Canada and a member had a medical condition that would cost Canadian taxpayers $1 million annually, their application would probably be refused.

When I heard that the Canadian government may foot the bill for their security while they wait for a government change in the U.S. so they can move to Los Angeles to be closer to Hollywood, it went from absurd to ridiculously surreal.

 

[OldSolduer]

So Megan doesn't want to live in the US as long as Trump is President?

How about going back and living in the USA and campaign on behalf of Candidate (fill in the blank here) so maybe Trump won't get a second term.


Just a thought.

 

[mariomike]

So Megan doesn't want to live in the US as long as Trump is President?

Meghan Markle plans to move to Los Angeles only after Trump leaves office, report
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/meghan-markle-plans-move-los-angeles-after-trump-leaves-office-report

 

[Remius]

What's that assumption based on? What's your operating definition of 'newish'?

My assumption was that he was talking about someone right out of Depot.

 

[Remius]

Something to bear in mind; private bodyguards in Canada would not be carrying firearms. Police can.

Easy solution.  Build a giant mansion in the shape of a brinks truck.  All your limos are brinks trucks.  Put cash in both.  Problem solved.  Armed security.

;D

 

[mariomike]

My assumption was that he was talking about someone right out of Depot.

Without knowing if Canadians will be paying for security for Harry and family, or if it would be a permanent or temporary posting,  different organizations fill internal postings diferent ways. Perhaps using the senior qualified process, or the relative ability process.

It's up to who signs off on the posting.



eg: Police experience is not required to be a US Secret Service agent.
https://www.secretservice.gov/join/careers/agents/

 

[mariomike]

All your limos are brinks trucks. 

By your emoji, I assume you are kidding.

But, I have heard / read of it being seriously suggested - and seriously refused - for other people in Toronto.

 

[One-off]

William did advise his brother not to marry her. Love can be so blind.

Advised him not to marry her or to not get married at all?  :rofl:

 

[tomahawk6]

Arent the Royals supposed to be apolitical ?

 

[mariomike]

Arent the Royals supposed to be apolitical ?

From what I have read, "They are stepping back from their roles as 'senior' members of the royal family."

What are the roles of junior members?  :dunno:

 

[tomahawk6]

I saw some discussion today that Harry and Megan could lose their titles ? I suppose that's up to Her Majesty. She is making a statement either today or Saturday so we shall see. I saw where their Frogmore House is being shuttered.

 

[Retired AF Guy]

I was going to post in the Editorial Cartoon forum, but decided post here instead.

https://www.politico.com/gallery/2020/01/17/the-nations-cartoonists-on-the-week-in-politics-003690?slide=12

 

[tomahawk6]

They have lost their title HRH but retaitain their Dukedom. Anyone have further insight ?

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-meghan-markle-queen-announcement-royal

 

[dapaterson]

I can totally imagine the Queen singing this song...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-qV8zy4b-Q