This archive report was first published on 10 January 2020.
On January 10, 2020, Queen Elizabeth II held urgent talks with her family to resolve the crisis sparked by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to quit their frontline British royal duties.
As the royal family navigated this unprecedented situation, Meghan Markle quietly returned to Canada, where she had previously spent time with her husband and their young son.
According to reports, the couple's decision to step back from their royal roles was met with shock and concern from the British public and the royal family alike.
