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  • Updated: January 09, 2020

Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Step Down From Royal Duties

Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Step Down From Royal Duties

British royal couple Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have put out a notice of their intention to bow out of their positions "as 'senior' members of the Royal Family."

They made this unprecedented announcement on their Instagram page where they said that they have chosen to veer off the course of royalties and pursue a life that would secure their financial independence. 

They said, “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.

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“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.

“It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment.


“We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages.

“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.”

They once admitted to the struggles they had constantly being under the public eye.

This announcement has garnered lots of attention on social media, while members of the Royal Family say that their decision to leave is a "complicated issue.

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