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Evening Standard
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Sean Morrison, Jacob Jarvis

Harry and Meghan Markle step down LIVE: Duke and Duchess of Sussex quit as 'senior' royals after 'reflection and internal discussions'

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced their decision to quit as "senior" Royals after "many months of reflection and internal discussions".

Harry and Meghan will split their time between the UK and North America, while they say they will work to become financially independent.

The pair will also set up a new "charitable entity" and continue to "collaborate" with senior royals.

"This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter," they said in a statement.

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