Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan have returned from their holidays abroad and just announced an official step away from their responsibilities with the British Royal Family.
This official announcement from Kensington Palace is big news around the world. Since their wedding, the young couple, known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have had a rocky start to their marriage in the royal spotlight.
The statement was just released and came out as an official Instagram post:
What this means exactly still remains to be seen. It looks like the couple will remain as active patrons of the charities of their choice, with the responsibilities and events that go with them. Prince Harry is an enthusiastic supporter of the Invictus Games, and Duchess Meghan has taken on at least four patronages including The National Theatre and The Association of Commonwealth Universities.
Courtesy of Invictus Games on Facebook
One major point from the big announcement is that the Duke and Duchess are looking forward to creating a separate life in North America. This could mean more time in either the United States or Canada, both places that are dear to the Duchess because of her family and friends. This geographic separation from the rest of the Royal Family may be just what Harry and Meghan are looking for to establish a private life for their young son, Archie.
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