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Friday, March 29, 2024

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to step back as ‘senior’ royals

(London) – In a statement, Britain´s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle said they will step back as senior members of the royal family and work to become financially independent.

In their statement, also posted on their Instagram page, Duke and Duchess of Sussex said they made the decision “after many months of reflection and internal discussions”.

The royal couple also said that they plan to split their time between the UK and North America.

The surprise news follows a turbulent year for the monarchy, with signs that the couple have increasingly struggled with the pressures of royal life.

“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 in a statement released by Buckingham Palace.

“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,” they added.

“We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America.”

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