Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were reportedly convinced that the "entire institution" was against them during their time working in the Royal Family due to an "unspoken code". While there were a number of causes which ultimately contributed to their departure, it has been said that one key moment was the "final straw" and "tipped them over the edge" to step back from their roles within The Firm.
According to the biography 'Finding Freedom', Harry and Meghan were furious when a photograph of them and their new baby, Archie, was not included in the line-up of family portraits displayed on the Queen's desk during her Christmas message in 2019. While it is known that the couple were planning their departure as early as six months after their wedding, authors close to the couple allege this was the moment that the pair reached boiling point.
