The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced they will step back as “senior” royals and work to become financially independent. In a statement released by Buckingham Palace, Prince Harry and Meghan also said they plan to split their time between the UK and North America.

The couple said they will continue to “fully support” the Queen. Last October, Prince Harry and Meghan publicly revealed their struggles under the media spotlight. In their statement on Wednesday, also posted on their Instagram page, the couple said they made the decision “after many months of reflection and internal discussions”.

“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.”(bbc)…[+]