Prince Harry Finally Broke His Silence About Stepping Down From Royal Duties

January 2020 Prince Harry shocked the world when he announced that he and his wife, Meghan Markle, intended to step down as senior royals. And once the bombshell had hit, royal fans and media outlets alike speculated furiously about what this would all mean for the British royal family. As rumors ran rampant, however, one person at the center of the furor was curiously silent. Yes, Harry kept schtum as the world digested his and Meghan’s news, only finally explaining his reasoning for the decision after weeks of silence. So, what had really been going on behind the scenes for the duke and duchess?

The message continued, “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.” But what on Earth had motivated Harry and Meghan to do such a thing – and give up any future riches coming to them to boot? Well, naturally, the press strove to find out

I.n the interview, Meghan revealed that she had found it difficult dealing with the media, explaining “When I first met my now-husband, my friends were really happy because I was so happy. But my British friends said to me, ‘I’m sure he’s great. But you shouldn’t do it, because the British tabloids will destroy your life.’”

Even more tellingly, Harry went on, “I will always protect my family, and now I have a family to protect. So, everything that [Diana] went through and what happened to her is incredibly raw every single day. And that’s not me being paranoid; that’s just me not wanting a repeat of the past.”