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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced that they are stepping down as senior members of the royal family. This is breaking news! Stay up to date on all the latest developments with this blog.
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Introduction
In an unprecedented move, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced today that they will be stepping down as senior members of the Royal Family.
This news comes just a year after the couple wed in a ceremony at Windsor Castle, and only months after they welcomed their first child, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, into the world.
In a statement released on their official website, the couple said that they “have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution.”
They added that they “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.”
The couple also said that they will be splitting their time between the UK and North America, with the intention of raising their son “with an appreciation for royal tradition” while also giving him “a more normal life.”
This is a developing story and we will bring you more information as it becomes available.
Background
On January 8th 2020, Buckingham Palace made a historic announcement: Duke and Duchess of Sussex are stepping down as senior members of the Royal Family. In a statement released on their official website, the couple said they “plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America.”
The couple’s decision to step down
At the heart of the couple’s decision is their wish to be financially independent and to raise their son, Archie, without interference from the media. Megxit, as it has been dubbed, blindsided the royal family and left them scrambling to adjust.
The couple plans to split their time between the U.K. and North America, and they are already looking at houses in Los Angeles. They will no longer use their HRH titles or receive public funding for their work. However, they will still be considered members of the royal family and will continue to support the queen.
The couple’s relationship with the media
The couple’s relationship with the media has been fraught since they began dating. In 2016, Harry issued a statement condemning the “abuse and harassment” of his then-girlfriend Meghan by the British tabloid press.
“His girlfriend, Meghan Markle, has been subject to a wave of abuse and harassment,” the statement said. “Some of this has been very public — the smear on the front page of a national newspaper; the racial undertones of comment pieces; and the outright sexism and racism of social media trolls and web article comments.”
Harry was also worried about Meghan being exposed to the intense scrutiny of the British tabloid press, which he said had “vilified” his late mother Diana, Princess of Wales.
Reactions
The internet is ablaze with reactions to the news that Harry and Meghan are stepping down as senior royals. Some people are supportive of the couple, while others think they are betraying the monarchy. Let’s take a look at some of the reaction
The royal family’s reaction
The royal family has issued a statement in response to Harry and Meghan’s decision to step down as senior royals.
“We understand and respect their desire to live a more independent life as a family while remaining a valued part of our family,” the statement said.
The queen, prince Charles, and prince William are said to be “disappointed” by the decision, but they “respect and understand” it.
Harry and Meghan will no longer use their HRH titles or receive public funds for their royal duties. They will also no longer carry out royal duties on behalf of the queen.
The public’s reaction
Overall, the public’s reaction has been quite positive. People have said that they respect the couple’s decision and wish them well in their future endeavors. Some have even gone so far as to say that this is a good thing for the royal family, as it will allow them to move forward in a more modern way. There has also been a lot of support for Prince William and Kate Middleton, who will now be taking on more responsibility within the monarchy.
What’s next for Harry and Meghan?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are stepping down as senior royals, Buckingham Palace has announced.
In a statement, the couple said they “intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family” and work to become “financially independent.”
They will split their time between the UK and North America, the statement said.
The announcement comes after days of speculation about the couple’s future following their bombshell decision to step back from royal duties last year.
It is not yet clear what their exact roles will be going forward, but they will no longer perform royal duties or receive public funds for their work.
Harry and Meghan’s decision to step down is a blow to the monarchy, which has been struggling to modernize in recent years.
It remains to be seen how the couple will support themselves financially, but they have indicated that they are in talks with Netflix and other companies about possible deals.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Harry and Meghan have decided to step down as senior royals. This means they will no longer have official roles within the monarchy, and they will no longer be able to use their HRH titles. They will, however, continue to support the Queen in a private capacity.
