Prince Harry threw the political world in the UK into chaos this past week when he announced his departure from the royal family. “After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution,” wrote Harry and his wife Meghan Markle on a social media post. “We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent.”  It appears at least a portion of that plan to become independent has become clear. 

According to UK paper The Times, Markle will be doing voiceover work for Disney. Her earnings will be donated to Elephants Without Borders, a charitable organization dedicated to saving the animals from poachers. Although the details on her voiceover role are scarce, it’s a fair guess to assume that it will have something to do with animals. Disney will undoubtedly announce more details later this year. The Times highlights a massive narrative taking place in the UK right now. Critics of the royal couple believe that they are “cheapening the royal brand” by entering into this partnership with Disney. Prince Harry and Meghan are rumored to leave the UK for North America, possible Canada. 

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, shocked the world this past week when they announced that they would be taking a break from the royal family. Although their move is unprecedented, the couple is handling the backlash with class. "After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution," announced the couple. "We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen."

Though the world is speculating that the constant racist backlash that Meghan has received is what forced Harry to make the surprising move, the Prince's former military buddy reveals what he believes to be the reason behind the exit plan. As reported by TMZ, JJ Chalmers appeared on UK's The One Show Friday and said Harry's priorities are his wife and kid. "You look at the decision that he made, and I think at the forefront of that is to protect his family, because that's the number one role," stated Chalmers. "Any husband wants to protect their wife, and any father wants to protect their children." Check out the clip below.