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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Quit The Royal Family

Reporter Makenna Keyes

On Jan. 8 2020, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced that they are stepping down from their roles as “senior roles”.

“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 couple wrote in a statement made on their Instagram that is not supposedly ran by them. “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.”

The announcement was not really a surprise to many fans of the royal family. The couple has been annoyed with the social media attention for a long time now. Many people and fans of the royals have approved the announcement as an indication of independence and a progressive direction for the monarchy.

Many other newly wedded couples living in a house owned by their grandmother, the real truth to the statement seems to be where they mention “financially independent.” Since the couple receives money from the Sovereign Grant, they are barred from earning their own cash. Taking that money comes with a lot of strings that they do not want to be attached to. Things such as press access not only to their royal duties but also to certain family events.

The couple hopes that they will be able to get away from all the royalty and stay away from the popularity. The couple’s website also states that media announcements will now be made on their website and social media accounts and that press access will be granted on an invitation-only basis.

Junior Kyle Huskey says,“ I believe it was a good idea for them to do it and try to get away from the press a little bit.”

Many people have mixed opinions on them doing this, but a lot of people do not know the true reason on why Prince Harry and Meghan are doing this. Regardless everyone is wishing them the best of luck in everything.