Queen Elizabeth Acknowledges 'Bumpy' 2019 in Annual Christmas Message

Queen Elizabeth II is speaking out about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to step back as "senior" members of the royal family and split their time between the U.K. and North America.

Queen Elizabeth II has shared the final word on Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle‘s decision to move to North America. In a statement from Buckingham Palace on Jan.

Buckingham Palace released a statement from Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, January 13, marking the first time she has directly addressed grandson Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s recent decision to step back from their duties as senior members of the royal family.

Spotted! Prince Philip was seen leaving his Sandringham Estate ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s meeting with Prince Harry, Prince William and Prince Charles.

Staying the course. Queen Elizabeth II may be in the midst of a royal crisis, but she is still sticking to her regular routine.

Prince Harry has someunfinished business to attend to.

Queen Elizabeth II has reportedly called a private meeting with Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry to discuss the recent royal drama that has unfolded in the press.

Queen Elizabeth II, 93, made her first appearance since Prince Harry, 35, and Duchess Meghan Markle, 38, announced their move to North America. The longest reigning monarch of the United Kingdom was spotted on her Sandringham estate in Norfolk on Jan. 10 behind the wheel of her Land Rover — yes, you read that right. The Queen appeared to have a rather stern look across her visage, as she concentrated on the road and squinted to keep the beaming sun out of her eyes.

Prince Harry’s bond with Queen Elizabeth II likely isn’t on the best of terms after he decided to step away from his senior position within the royal family along with his wife, Duchess Meghan. But the Army vet has still shared some precious moments with his grandmother over the years!

Queen Elizabeth II, 93, has released a statement on January 9 outlining the Royal Family’s next steps after Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, announcement that they’re ‘stepping back’ from their duties and moving to North America.

After talking about a «bumpy» year in her 2019 Christmas Day message, Queen Elizabeth II's 2020 is not off to a good start. On Wednesday, her grandson, Prince Harry, and his wife, Meghan Markle, announced that they are planning to step back as senior members of the royal family, become financially independent, and split their time between the U.K. and North America. 

Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest granddaughter, Zara Tindall, won’t be behind the wheel for six months.

There would have been reason for Kate Middleton to celebrate no matter what last April. Eight years of marriage—every bit of it in the most glaring of spotlights is nothing to sneeze at. 

It's been an eventful week for the royal family.

Queen Elizabeth II and Buckingham palace have spoken. The monarch released a statement, by way of the palace on Jan. 8, sharing a rather different angle than the jovial news Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle had shared. The official Royal Communications statement sent out read, “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 we will take time to work through.”

Stepping out in style. Duchess Kate and Prince William attended a service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, England, along with Queen Elizabeth II, on Sunday, January 5.

Prince George is looking so grown up already! The 6-year-old royal reigned court — no pun intended — in a new stunning portrait alongside his great grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, 93, grandpa Prince Charles, 71, and dad Prince William, 37, officially released on Friday, Jan. 3.

The queen and her heirs!