Prince Harry and Meghan defy Prince William's 'fury' as they drop hint about future plans

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to have plans for several new projects after dropping a major hint.

By Cally Brooks, News Reporter, Emma Mackenzie

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex appear to have numerous projects in the works (Image: Getty)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to work on new plans that experts have claimed will leave Prince William "furious".

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to their Montecito home following a "successful" three-day visit to Nigeria which commentators have dubbed the "quasi-royal tour".

During their visit, the couple dropped some major hints about upcoming projects, with their visit to Nigeria reportedly leaving the Prince of Wales "furious".

Speaking to the Mirror, a royal expert said the recent trip bore all the hallmarks of an official royal visit, saying: "Everything you might expect from an official royal visit was there."

Speaking to People Magazine, Prince Harry dropped a major hint that there may well be more overseas trips planned in the future for him and his wife and that they fully intend to keep up their in-person visits.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit Nigeria as part of Invictus Games Anniversary celebrations

Harry and Meghan's recent tour raised eyebrows among commentators (Image: Getty)

"It is hugely important for us to meet directly with people, supporting our causes and listening, in order to bring about solutions, support and positive change.

"There's only so much one can do from home and over Zoom, so we look forward to travelling more because the work matters. Whether it's the Archewell Foundation, Invictus, or any of our other causes, there will always be reasons to meet the people at the heart of our work."

Harry's comments come only weeks after sources close to William and Kate told the Daily Beast that William intends to adopt a more "hybrid" approach to his own work, incorporating virtual events into his schedule.

"I'm sure that will mean doing more stuff online. He can 'WFH' and do hybrid working a bit. Frankly, it has more impact because it reaches many more people," the anonymous friend was reported as saying.

A royal expert - author Tom Quinn - explained that Prince William was "furious" about Harry and Meghan's recent visit to Nigeria. "William is absolutely furious and determined to find a way to stop this happening in future. Charles is said to be angrier than anyone has ever seen him," the author claimed.

Quinn added: "Everything you might expect from an official royal visit was there – the receptions, the visits to schools and charities, to wounded soldiers and the disabled. Meghan and Harry's speeches and their whole attitude has been designed to give the impression that they are still fully paid-up royals and William and his father King Charles don’t like it one bit.

"For Charles and William, it's as if Meghan and Harry are saying, 'We don’t need your permission to be working royals – we will do it on our own terms whenever and wherever we like'."

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