Wow - News from Frogmore Cottage from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the following surprise announcement today notifying everyone that they are stepping back from being senior royals and are aiming to become financially independent...

“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 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. 

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the following surprise announcement today notifying everyone that they are stepping back from being senior royals and are aiming to become financially independent...


We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties. Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support.”

Buckingham Palace released the following statement " Discussions with The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are at an early stage. We understand their desire to take a different approach, but these are complicated issues that will take time to work through."

We shall have to wait and see how the practical aspects of this new arrangement unfold. I am hoping when they say North America they actually come to Canada. Lots of good work to do and we would love to have them here. 

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