Prince Harry and Meghan have withdrawn from the Royal Public life because of the evil around Jeffrey Epstein and its effect on the Royal Family and effect on the children of the Royals.
The Queen is particularly unhappy about their announcement because she needs a united front to see off all the unwanted attention and hold the line against public backlash.
It was hoped that the younger family members could take up some of the slack - But this will be seen as the crew deserting the sinking ship.