Prince Harry and Meghan give up royal status

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Prince Harry and his wife, Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, announced on Wednesday that they will relinquish privileges of the British royal family to seek their financial independence.

In a statement, Buckingham Palace said the two would leave the status of “senior members” to have greater “financial autonomy” in their public and charitable activities. The decision, according to the note, was made "after many months of reflection and internal discussions." The couple chose to "make a transition this year, starting to play a new progressive role within this institution." In addition, Harry and Meghan report that they plan to balance the time between the United Kingdom and North America while continuing to honor their duty to the Commonwealth Queen.

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Prince Harry and his wife, Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, announced on Wednesday that they will relinquish privileges of the British royal family to seek their financial independence.

In a statement, Buckingham Palace said the two would leave the status of “senior members” to have greater “financial autonomy” in their public and charitable activities. The decision, according to the note, was made "after many months of reflection and internal discussions." The couple chose to "make a transition this year, starting to play a new progressive role within this institution." In addition, Harry and Meghan report that they plan to balance the time between the United Kingdom and North America while continuing to honor their duty to the Commonwealth Queen.

“This geographical balance will allow us to raise our child with an appreciation for the real tradition in which he was born, and give our family the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charity,” adds the text published in Instagram. “We look forward to sharing all the details of this exciting next step in due course as we continue to collaborate with His Majesty, the Queen, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties. Until then, accept our deepest thanks for your continued support, ”he concludes. The decision was officially approved by Queen Elizabeth II.

Harry is sixth in the line of succession to the throne, behind his father, Prince Charles, his brother, William, and nephews, George, Charlotte and Louis. Princess Diana and Meghan's son have been married since May 2018 and have a son, Archie Harrison, who was born in May 2019. In a documentary aired last year, the former American actress admitted that motherhood was a "struggle." due to the intense interest of the press.