Prince William’s former aide played key role in Harry and Meghan Markle’s ‘Megxit’ four years ago

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: In a recent revelation, Simon Case, an ex-aide to Prince William, has emerged as a central figure in formulating the royal response to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 'Megxit' demands in early 2020.

Case's involvement came to light through court documents related to Harry's High Court case concerning British taxpayer-funded security for himself and his family.

Prince William's former aide instrumental in crafting response to Harry & Meghan's exit

The Duke of Sussex ultimately lost the case, leading to the disclosure of a 52-page document detailing various aspects of the hearing, including extensive testimony about the Megxit negotiations four years ago.

Case played a significant role in drafting a document summarizing the monarchy's stance on Harry and Meghan's decision to step back from public service and pursue opportunities in Hollywood.

According to the court papers, "On January 8, 2020, an announcement was made in relation to the claimant (the Duke of Sussex) stepping back from official royal duties and a public role." The papers further reveal that "On January 11, 2020, Sir Edward Young [the late Queen’s private secretary] emailed the claimant with a draft paper, which was largely the work of Simon Case, concerning the detailed arrangements to give effect to the announcement."

Additionally, the documents highlight, "Following a meeting at Sandringham on January 13, 2020, what the claimant describes as ‘an agreement of sorts’ was reached, which has been described in the media as the 'Sandringham Agreement'."

Harry, who left his royal role and Britain itself in 2020, was reportedly discontent that he no longer received state-funded security when visiting the nation.

His legal spokesperson emphasized the importance of fair and lawful application of security policies, stating, "The Duke is not asking for preferential treatment, but for a fair and lawful application of Ravec's own rules, ensuring that he receives the same consideration as others in accordance with Ravec's own written policy."

"In February 2020, Ravec failed to apply its written policy to the Duke of Sussex and excluded him from a particular risk analysis."

"The Duke's case is that the so-called 'bespoke process' that applies to him, is no substitute for that risk analysis," they added.

"The Duke of Sussex hopes he will obtain justice from the Court of Appeal, and makes no further comment while the case is ongoing."

As a result of the decision, a palace insider shared: "At last, we have a verdict, now Harry will have to pay, or his father. And Charles will pay it if he has to, he still wants to see Harry despite all the bad blood."

They continued: "I am sure the King will help with security costs if needed in the UK. But this will be expensive."

Case's document was reported on by GBN.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's potential 'permanent' return to the UK 

Reports circulating about the potential return of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to the UK have sparked a flurry of speculation on the Internet. Grant Harrold, a former butler to King Charles during his time as the Prince of Wales, recently shared insights suggesting that Prince Harry is keen on reconnecting with his royal heritage, possibly alongside his wife.

Harrold acknowledged the complexities surrounding the couple's potential return. "It's difficult to say given everything that has gone on and the trust that has been broken down whether they could return as full-time royals, but I’ve always said if Harry did return to the UK, it is possible," he stated.

However, he emphasized the importance of addressing existing rifts within the royal family before any concrete discussions about a permanent return could occur.

"He could have a discussion with his brother about resuming his royal duties, but obviously there is so much that has happened over the last couple of years and that needs to be sorted out before the Sussexes made a permanent return," Harrold explained.

Despite the challenges, Harrold remains optimistic about the potential for reconciliation between Prince Harry and Prince William.

"When I was working for the royal family, I saw how close William and Harry were, I don’t think that’s a relationship that is too far gone to be healed or fixed," he noted. However, he acknowledged that there are lingering feuds that must be addressed before the Sussexes could consider a permanent return to the UK.