Queen Elizabeth sees ?Megxit? as ?damaging to the monarchy,' source claims: ?This has been rather hurtful'

(Photo by Lars Niki/Corbis via Getty Images)MEGHAN MARKLE, PRINCE HARRY 'GENUINELY HAPPY' IN CANADA AFTER ESCAPING CHAOS IN UK: REPORTAccording to the outlet, the spokeswoman explained the trademark applications were originally filed as “protective measures.”On Jan. 8, Harry and Markle announced on Instagram that they intended to take “a step back” as senior members of the royal family and instead work independently, splitting their time between the United Kingdom and North American.U.K.-based media correspondent Neil Sean previously told Fox News that palace aides may not have been prepared for the unexpected announcement.“The palace aides are working in conjunction with the queen,” he explained. “We understand their desire to take a different approach, but these are complicated issues that will take time to work through.”The spokesman added that “nothing is being ruled or ruled out.”A source close to the palace also told Fox News: “Some members of the royal family were not consulted before the duke and duchess’ statement was issued.”Sean also alleged that a source close to the palace also informed him that Elizabeth “is not best pleased with this news” and “the planning and progression of this will and could take considerably longer than first planned.”Markle, 38, and Harry 35, said the announcement came “after many months of reflection and internal discussions.”MEGHAN MARKLE, PRINCE HARRY MAY NO LONGER BE ABLE TO USE 'SUSSEX ROYAL' BRANDING: REPORTS