Queen Elizabeth speaks out on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quitting their roles as senior members of the Royal Family

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's announcement of their decision to quit their roles as senior members of the Royal Family, ignited mixed reactions as they were accused of going public with the decision without the knowledge of the Queen, Prince Charles or Prince William.

Members of the Royal Family reportedly learnt about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to quit their roles as senior members of the Royal Family and work towards financial independence after it broke on television news channels.

Daily Mail reported that a senior royal source said the Queen and her family were 'deeply disappointed', while another said the royals were 'shocked, saddened and downright furious' at the couple.

Queen Elizabeth responded to their announcement with a statement from Buckingham Palace and called it a “complicated issue.”

"Discussions with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are at an early stage. We understand their desire to take a different approach, but these are complicated issues that will take time to work though.''