Trudeau said Canada has not yet decided on security charges for the couple's Prince Harry in case they live in the country.
"Discussions are taking place. We are not entirely sure of the final decisions as well as the security plan," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Global channel on January 13, referring to the plan. came to live in Canada with Prince Harry and his wife.
Prince Harry and Princess Meghan unexpectedly announced their withdrawal from the senior position in the Royal Family last week and formed a new charity called Sussex Royal. After the family meeting in Sandringham, Queen Elizabeth II yesterday agreed to this wish.
Trudeau said that Canadians "strongly support" the Royal British couple's presence, but that "discussions" are still needed. Media reported that Trudeau had assured the British Queen that Canada would pay security fees for Harry and Meghan, but Canadian officials denied.
"We haven't had time to think about this problem yet. Of course we are always looking for ways to secure the security fee, as a member of the Commonwealth," said Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau. good.
The British press said that Canada will contribute $ 650,000 a year to protect Prince Harry and his wife, while Canadian media estimate that the security fee for the couple and son Archie costs about $ 1.3 million per year. When members of the Royal Family visit Canada, the cost of protecting them is often deducted from the government budget.
Harry and Meghan said they plan to continue "full support" for the Queen of England, as well as respect their obligations to the Commonwealth. However, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex want 2020 to be a transitional year to show their new role and to accumulate their own income.