Harry And Meghan May Return To The Crown Under One Condition

At first, Harry and Meghan's exit from the U.K. seemed a pretty done deal. With their "Sussex Royal" brand, the couple seemed to have a source of income to rely on after stepping back from their duties. But when they were stopped from using the brand, life outside London may have started to look a little grimmer. Could the change of events make them reconsider their decision to leave the U.K. behind? Well, doing so may stir up more controversy than their exodus ever did.

Under pressure

Harry and Meghan's step away from the crown seemed drastic, but it may not have been a complete shock to royal-watchers — especially considering what they went through. The British media covered practically every moment of Meghan and Harry's courtship — and not always in the most flattering way.

The Queen's support

Even the Queen was forced to acknowledge the press' behavior in her statement on Harry and Meghan's exit. "I recognize the challenges they have experienced as a result of intense scrutiny over the last two years and support their wish for a more independent life," she said.

Not too unusual

But Meghan and Harry are not the first royals to create a furor. In the early 2000s, another scandal forced two other members of the family to take a step back from their jobs. We're talking about Harry's uncle and aunt: Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex.

The Wessexes

Before they married, Edward and Sophie were making a good living away from the crown. Sophie had a successful career in PR, and Edward ran a production company. And for the first few years of their marriage, the couple were allowed the best of both worlds: independence through their jobs and all the prestige that comes with being royal.