Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle have made the decision to step down as senior royal family members. The decision comes at a time when the couple’s popularity has been a popular topic with the British public.
The royals have always been a staple of the British Empire, holding up centuries of traditions and pride in the UK. Before Meghan Markle entered the picture, Prince William and Prince Harry were the poster boys of a new generation with the monarchy. Unfortunately, since the last royal wedding, the two princes have reportedly been far from close, leading many to believe that there is a rift between the royals.
The royal couple, who just returned from a six-week Christmas break in Canada, just announced that they would step back from senior royal duties to become more financially independent, as originally reported by BBC News. Buckingham Palace released a statement saying that Prince Harry and Meghan plan to split their time between the United Kingdom and North America. The royal couple also made sure to mention that they would continue to fully support the Queen.
Harry and Meghan spoke out last October about their struggle with handling the media spotlight, especially since Markle had not received a warm welcome from royal admirers. The couple took to the social media account to say that they came to this decision after many months of reflection and discussions with one another. The royal couple also acknowledged that they felt encouraged and supported over the last few years and only now felt prepared for the adjustment. Harry and Meghan wanted to reassure their followers that even though they were taking a step back, they would continue to honor the Commonwealth.
The parents of baby Archie also would like to be able to raise their son with an appreciation for royal tradition, all while providing much-needed space from the constant exposure. The couple plans to launch a new charity to which they would like to dedicate their time. Many royal watchers had commented on how the job started to take a toll on the couple, which included Prince Harry not enjoying the traditional ceremonies anymore. The two have always been good in front of a crowd, but the duties may have become too much. To many, Harry and Meghan seemed to be desperately unhappy with their positions as figureheads and are thankful that both decided to step aside - not only to repair themselves, but hopefully the monarchy as well.
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Source: BBC
