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[golding76]

First photos of Queen Elizabeth following the bombshell news show a scowling Liz.  She is so sensible that I know she will more than muddle through this mess.

1/11/20: After today's news of her having her aides hammer out a plan not only for the Sussexes but also future Royals who might desire a lesser role, she might simply be thinking very hard about options and possibilities in the photos taken of her driving.

[Still Raining]

Oh come on, she is driving into the sun.  There are more complete photos.

[Sooner]

Looks like me first thing in the morning. . . I would be very afraid if I were on the receiving end of that look!  

[Tinkerbell3]

Why are you speculating on how the Queen feels?

[ValuSkr]

If looks could kill ...

[mom2four0418]

It is amazing how complete strangers know exactly what she is thinking based on days on end of gossip and speculation. And yet, not a peep from Kensington Palace..

[golding76]

For what it's worth, I am not "speculating," merely repeating the reporter's words.  Some of you submit such petty comments.

Queen Elizabeth Looks Furious In First Photos After Meghan Markle Leaves England

Monarch called emergency meeting to discuss the Sussexes’ shocking exit.

JANUARY 10, 2020 @ 10:45AM

Photo Credit: MEGA; James Whatling/MEGA

Queen Elizabeth IIOpens in New Window was spotted looking angry in the first set of photos since Meghan MarkleOpens in New Window fled England to join her son in CanadaOpens in New Window.

On Friday, January 10, the monarch, 93, was pictured driving through Sandringham solo, frowning while looking out the window.

Shots of her furious expression came two days after Meghan, 38, and Prince HarryOpens in New Window announced they would be stepping back as “senior royals”Opens in New Window and moving to North America to raise baby ArchieOpens in New Window, 8 months. In their Instagram statement, the Sussexes added that they are working on establishing their “charitable entity” and hope to become “financially independent” while still supporting the crown.

MEGHAN MARKLE & PRINCE HARRY EXPECTING MILLIONS IN DEALS AFTER DUMPING ROYAL FAMILYOPENS IN NEW WIND...

Following the news of the Duke and Duchess’ exit from the royal family, the Queen called an emergency meetingOpens in New Window to discuss the issue. In a statement from the palace, she pointed out: “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 through.”

Royal insiders said the Queen and the entire royal family were blindsided by Meghan and Harry’s news. Prince CharlesOpens in New Window and Prince WilliamOpens in New Window were especially shocked, and a source told Us Weekly they “are incandescent with rage.”

While it’s been said that Harry, 35, attended the emergency family meeting held by the Queen, Meghan flew off to Canada (where Archie was reportedly staying with her good friend Jessica MulroneyOpens in New Window) hours after the bombshell announcement. It’s unclear when she will return to England.

SOCIAL MEDIA FANS UP IN ARMS OVER MEGHAN MARKLE AND PRINCE HARRY’S ROYAL EXITOPENS IN NEW WINDOW

In their statement, the Sussexes said they will be splitting their time between Canada and England and will happily attend royal events when instructed by the Queen. Still, they hope to raise their son both in and out of the royal spotlight.

Meghan and Harry have not made any other statements since their big announcement, but royal insiders have made it clear that tensions are high in the palace.

Charles, 71, and William, 37, “have directed their teams to work at pace with governments and the Sussexes’ office to find workable solutions, and this is expected to take days, not weeks,” a palace source told Us Weekly.

Photo Credit: James Whatling/MEGA

MAKING MOVES

The outlet also reported that while Meghan and Harry’s statement came as a shock to the family and to fans, the pair decided to release itOpens in New Window after U.K. paper The Sun published the news on their front page.

[PamfromCT]

She’s entitled to her feelings.  I wish the press would leave her alone.

[SydneyH]

For the Queen to hear of their plans in the press must have been infuriating. 

[blackhole99]

Who cares, most people are not doing as well as she is at her advanced age, she will get over it! I was at the pharmacy the other day and there were people who had to walk away because they could not afford their medication and people in the US are worried about this nonsense.