Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to step back from royal duties
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Kwanele Mathebula
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced their plans to step back from royal duties. The couple revealed the news in a lengthy statement in which they shared their plans for the next chapter of their lives.
The statement reads in part, “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.”
It continued, “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.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to step back from royal duties. Here’s a look at the full statement.
