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11th January 2020
10:22am GMT

The couple announced on Wednesday evening that, "after many months of reflection and internal discussions", they were planning to start 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," their statement said.
"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."
The Sussexes said that the "geographic balance" would enable them to raise their son, Archie, for 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."
Since then, Meghan is reported to have flown back to Canada to be with their son Archie, who had been staying with a nanny.Explore more on these topics: