In the midst of royal exit, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to divide their time between the United Kingdom and North America, specifically Canada. However, news has it that the Great White North don't welcome the Sussexes. Also, a poll revealed that the country wants to cut its ties with the monarchy, despite the popularity of some royals.
In a report made by Express, a poll from Research Co revealed that 33 percent of Canadian people sought to have an elected state, while only 31 percent wanted to keep the monarchy. About 53 percent of the 1,000 participants, on the other hand, showed that republican sentiment is stronger in Quebec.
There is said to be lesser media frenzy over the royal family in Canada, which may be the reason why Meghan Markle and Prince Harry want to stay in this country. In fact, during their six-week holiday break, they enjoyed their free time doing what they wanted, like hiking, jogging, and hanging around town without any media following them unlike in the U.K.
Compared to Britain and the United States, where royal fans are incredibly passionate, Canadians are less obsessed with the royal family. Aside from these, the royal couple has a strong connection to the country.
Meghan Markle used to live in Canada for six years while filming the TV series Suits. Prince Harry, alternatively, often visited the state. They were even seen together in the 2017 Invictus Games held in the said country when they made their romance public.
However, despite their love for the said nation, Canada's largest newspaper claimed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex aren't welcome to live there because it's unconstitutional. The Globe and Mail revealed that their plan to move to the land of maple syrup and hockey would violate the law that kept it from having close contact to the monarchy.
In response to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's plan to move to Canada, the publication noted that the government of Justin Trudeau should say, "No." Although they are allowed to visit, they cannot stay in the country as it will break an "unspoken constitutional taboo" as long as they remain senior royals.
Their planned migration is said to muck up Canada's long history to break away from the British political system. The country's unique monarch and delicate but essential place in the constitutional order mean having a royal resident, like Prince Harry, is something that it cannot allow. Having a royal in the state doesn't agree to its relationship with Britain and the Crown.
