Harry and Meghan Markle 'step back' as senior royals
LONDON, UK — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle said Wednesday that they "intend to step back as 'senior' members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent."
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said that “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.”
"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," they said.
The couple also announced in the statement that they want to split their time between the United Kingdom and North America.
“This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity,” the couple said.
They added in the statement that was also posted to their Instagram page, that they would continue to collaborate with Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry's grandmother, his father Prince Charles and brother Prince William.
Speculation about their future has been rife in Britain after the pair spent Christmas in Canada on an extended break from royal duties.
That followed an emotional appearance in a documentary by British broadcaster ITV, in which they spoke about the pressures they have been facing and family rifts.
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