Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Are Taking a Step Back From Royal Duties

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have just made a major statement about their future in the royal family.

The couple, who are parents to son Archie Harrison, took to their Instagram to announce that they are taking a step back as senior members of the royal family. They also noted that they’re working 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,” the statement from the couple began. “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,” the statement continued. “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.”

“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,” Harry and Meghan concluded their statement. “Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support.”

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The couple’s statement comes amid speculation that they’re planning a move to Canada. On Tuesday, The Sun published a report regarding the Duke and Duchess future with the royals. In response, the palace told MailOnline that they would not comment on “speculation.”

Meghan and Harry, who tied the knot in May 2018, recently returned to public duties after taking a step away for family time. The duo spent a great deal of their break in Canada with their 8-month-old son, Archie.

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