The UK's Queen Elizabeth II has reportedly told her grandson Prince Harry that he and his wife Meghan Markle would 'always be welcomed back' into the royal fold in the future - but only if they don't 'cash-in' on their status.

On Sunday at the Windsor Castle, the monarch held a four-hour-long "rift-healing" talks with her grandson ahead of his and Meghan's last official royal engagement next week, the Metro newspaper said in a report.&nbsp;

The Queen and Prince Harry had a four-hour heart-to-heart talk at Windsor Castle on Sunday about his future. She told him over lunch that he and Meghan will be welcomed back if they ever decide to rejoin the royals.

Harry and Meghan dropped a bombshell statement on January 8, when they publicly announced their intention to "work to become financially independent" while also "fully" supporting the Queen.

They assured the media of continuous collaborations with the monarchy, but it was concluded that a half-in/half-out model whereby the couple would gain financial independence while also serving the Queen was not possible.

Harry and Meghan announced after negotiations with the royal family that they will stop carrying out royal duties from the spring and no longer use the title HRH.

(With inputs from agencies)

The UK's Queen Elizabeth II has reportedly told her grandson Prince Harry that he and his wife Meghan Markle would 'always be welcomed back' into the royal fold in the future - but only if they don't 'cash-in' on their status.

The UK's Queen Elizabeth II has reportedly told her grandson Prince Harry that he and his wife Meghan Markle would 'always be welcomed back' into the royal fold in the future - but only if they don't 'cash-in' on their status. On Sunday at the Windsor Castle, the monarch held a four-hour-long "rift-healing" talks with her grandson ahead of his and Meghan's last official royal engagement next week, the Metro newspaper said in a report. The Queen and Prince Harry had a four-hour heart-to-heart talk at Windsor Castle on Sunday about his future. She told him over lunch that he and Meghan will be welcomed back if they ever decide to rejoin the royals. Harry and Meghan dropped a bombshell statement on January 8, when they publicly announced their intention to "work to become financially independent" while also "fully" supporting the Queen. They assured the media of continuous collaborations with the monarchy, but it was concluded that a half-in/half-out model whereby the couple would gain financial independence while also serving the Queen was not possible. Harry and Meghan announced after negotiations with the royal family that they will stop carrying out royal duties from the spring and no longer use the title HRH. (With inputs from agencies)

You'll always be welcomed back: The Queen tells Prince Harry

Britain`s Prince Harry started the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/prince-harry-arrives-in-uk-for-last-round-of-royal-duties-282848">last round of his royal duties</a> on an informal note on Wednesday, making it clear the audience listening to his speech on sustainable travel in Edinburgh should simply call him Harry. 
 
Queen Elizabeth`s grandson and his American wife Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have announced they will step down from their duties as senior royals next month to spend more time in North America. 
 
Although Harry will no longer be known as His Royal Highness, he will still be a Prince. 
 
But before his speech on Wednesday, event host Ayesha Hazarika told delegates: "He`s made it clear that we are all just to call him Harry." 
 
Harry and Meghan have been in Canada with their son Archie for several weeks but Harry came back to Britain on Tuesday, according to local media.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/celebrity-news-prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-royal-duties-to-officially-end-on-march-31-281772">Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal duties to officially end on March 31</a> 
 
On Friday, he is due to visit the studios at Abbey Road in north London, where the Beatles recorded 11 of their 13 albums, to meet the singer Jon Bon Jovi and the Invictus Games Choir, who are recording a single for charity.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-to-work-with-goldman-sachs-280329">Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to work with Goldman Sachs</a> 
 
His trip to Britain comes after news last week that he and Meghan would <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/celebrity-news-prince-harry-meghan-markle-to-give-up-their-sussex-royal-brand-281581">not use the word "royal" in their branding</a>, following weeks of talks between the couple and the royal family about how they will present themselves to the world in future. 
 
Harry has spoken of his sadness at being forced to give up his royal duties, saying there was no other option if he and Meghan, an American actress, were to seek an independent future away from stifling media intrusion.

Britain`s Prince Harry started the last round of his royal duties on an informal note on Wednesday, making it clear the audience listening to his speech on sustainable travel in Edinburgh should simply call him Harry.

Britain`s Prince Harry started the last round of his royal duties on an informal note on Wednesday, making it clear the audience listening to his speech on sustainable travel in Edinburgh should simply call him Harry. Queen Elizabeth`s grandson and his American wife Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have announced they will step down from their duties as senior royals next month to spend more time in North America. Although Harry will no longer be known as His Royal Highness, he will still be a Prince. But before his speech on Wednesday, event host Ayesha Hazarika told delegates: "He`s made it clear that we are all just to call him Harry." Harry and Meghan have been in Canada with their son Archie for several weeks but Harry came back to Britain on Tuesday, according to local media. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal duties to officially end on March 31 On Friday, he is due to visit the studios at Abbey Road in north London, where the Beatles recorded 11 of their 13 albums, to meet the singer Jon Bon Jovi and the Invictus Games Choir, who are recording a single for charity. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to work with Goldman Sachs His trip to Britain comes after news last week that he and Meghan would not use the word "royal" in their branding, following weeks of talks between the couple and the royal family about how they will present themselves to the world in future. Harry has spoken of his sadness at being forced to give up his royal duties, saying there was no other option if he and Meghan, an American actress, were to seek an independent future away from stifling media intrusion.

'Call me Harry,' says informal UK prince as he starts last round of royal duties

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their decision to step away from senior roles in the royal family and shift base to Canada, security experts of the country now feel that the couple's move could prove to be costly for Canadian taxpayers. The taxpayers could be on the hook for millions of dollars a year in security expenses due to the couple, security experts said. 
 
The couple, formally known as the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-meghan-markle-quit-royal-front-line-in-shock-move-273083"> Duke and Duchess of Sussex</a>, stunned Queen Elizabeth and the rest of the royal family this week by saying they plan to spend much of their time in North America. 
 
While the pair have not said where in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/looks-like-theres-truth-to-meghan-markle-prince-harry-moving-to-canada-after-palace-refuses-to-deny-it-273019">North America they planned to reside</a>, many observers pointed to Canada as a logical choice. The couple spent the last six weeks of 2019 in that nation, part of the British Commonwealth of countries that have the queen as their head of state. 
 
The Canadian government would likely have a legal obligation to provide them with security because of their royal status, security experts said. 
 
"I don`t believe they can refuse the government of Canada`s security," said Larry Busch, an ex-Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer who directed security for world leaders including U.S. presidents and the royal family.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meghan-markle-zendaya-kylie-jenner-more-among-the-top-10-most-influential-dressers-of-2019-see-pics-263682">Also see:&nbsp;Meghan Markle named top fashion icon of 2019 dethroning Kylie Jenner</a> 
 
The cost could easily run into the millions of dollars, said Mike Zimet, whose eponymous New York executive security firm has protected clients including US&nbsp;Senator Bernie Sanders and actors Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alec Baldwin.&nbsp; 
 
"If they want private protection, then a whole machine needs to be built around them," he said. 
 
The level of security they need would be defined by a threat assessment, said Joe Balz, president of GloProSec Preventative Services, a Toronto-based security company, and an ex-RCMP officer who has worked with the royal family and other heads of state in the past. 
 
"There`s always going to be the odd idiot who causes some type of problem," Balz said, adding that they would be safer in Canada than in the United States, where gun laws are much laxer. 
 
Prince Harry and Meghan have said gaining financial autonomy is a key goal, but declined to say whether this extends to the cost of security, stating that their security detail is mandated by the British Home Office. 
 
They also would need to worry about kidnapping of their son, Archie, said Zimet, who called that threat a "major situation, especially when it comes to terrorists. Kidnap a kid, hold them for ransom, what are the parents going to do?" 
 
A poll for Canadian news company Postmedia found that more than 60 percent of the 1,515 Canadians surveyed would support the appointment of Prince Harry as governor general, the queen`s representative in Canada, who acts as the head of state on her behalf. 
The poll was conducted on January 6, two days before the couple announced their plan to move away from their senior royal roles.

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their decision to step away from senior roles in the royal family and shift base to Canada, security experts of the country now feel that the couple's move could prove to be costly for Canadian taxpayers.

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their decision to step away from senior roles in the royal family and shift base to Canada, security experts of the country now feel that the couple's move could prove to be costly for Canadian taxpayers. The taxpayers could be on the hook for millions of dollars a year in security expenses due to the couple, security experts said. The couple, formally known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, stunned Queen Elizabeth and the rest of the royal family this week by saying they plan to spend much of their time in North America. While the pair have not said where in North America they planned to reside, many observers pointed to Canada as a logical choice. The couple spent the last six weeks of 2019 in that nation, part of the British Commonwealth of countries that have the queen as their head of state. The Canadian government would likely have a legal obligation to provide them with security because of their royal status, security experts said. "I don`t believe they can refuse the government of Canada`s security," said Larry Busch, an ex-Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer who directed security for world leaders including U.S. presidents and the royal family.Also see: Meghan Markle named top fashion icon of 2019 dethroning Kylie Jenner The cost could easily run into the millions of dollars, said Mike Zimet, whose eponymous New York executive security firm has protected clients including US Senator Bernie Sanders and actors Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alec Baldwin. "If they want private protection, then a whole machine needs to be built around them," he said. The level of security they need would be defined by a threat assessment, said Joe Balz, president of GloProSec Preventative Services, a Toronto-based security company, and an ex-RCMP officer who has worked with the royal family and other heads of state in the past. "There`s always going to be the odd idiot who causes some type of problem," Balz said, adding that they would be safer in Canada than in the United States, where gun laws are much laxer. Prince Harry and Meghan have said gaining financial autonomy is a key goal, but declined to say whether this extends to the cost of security, stating that their security detail is mandated by the British Home Office. They also would need to worry about kidnapping of their son, Archie, said Zimet, who called that threat a "major situation, especially when it comes to terrorists. Kidnap a kid, hold them for ransom, what are the parents going to do?" A poll for Canadian news company Postmedia found that more than 60 percent of the 1,515 Canadians surveyed would support the appointment of Prince Harry as governor general, the queen`s representative in Canada, who acts as the head of state on her behalf. The poll was conducted on January 6, two days before the couple announced their plan to move away from their senior royal roles.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's possible move might affect Canadian taxpayers