(CNN) - The British royal family will meet Monday to discuss the future of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after the couple announced this week that they would abandon their roles as high-ranking members of the royal family , a palace source said. to CNN.

Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Henry will attend the meeting at the Queen's Sandringham property, the source said. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is expected to attend the meeting from Canada.

The news of the discussions follow a series of meetings and consultations in recent days. There is a range of possibilities for the family to review, considering the intention of the couple described in their announcement on Wednesday.

Any change in working life and the role of a royalty member requires a complex and thoughtful discussion. It is still the queen's wish for this to happen at her own pace. There is a genuine agreement and it is understood that any decision will take time to implement.

This will be the first time that royals have met since Enrique and Meghan made the announcement ( defying the Queen's wishes ), that they would abandon their royal duties, seek financial independence and divide their time between Britain and North America.

The Duchess of Sussex returned to Canada, where the couple spent the holidays with their mother. It is not clear when Meghan will return to the United Kingdom from Canada.