Published 02:05 IST, January 19th 2020

Hope today's agreement allows Harry & Meghan to build a happy new life: Queen Elizabeth II

An official statement from her majesty The Queen extended support to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision of stepping back from their senior roles.

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An official statement from her majesty Queen extended support to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision of stepping back from ir senior roles. royal couple's decision to step back from ir senior roles from royal family, working towards financial sufficiency and having ir settlement in Canada, wasn't earlier accepted by Her Majesty Queen. 

However, following many months of conversations and more recent discussions, statement read that  Queen has found a constructive way to support her grandson. statement ackwledged challenges faced by Harry and Meghan and furr thanked m for ir dedicated work towards across country. 

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Here's  official statement by Her Majesty Queen-

"Following many months of conversations and more recent discussions, I am pleased that toger we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family. Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family. I recognise challenges y have experienced as a result of intense scrutiny over last two years and support ir wish for a more independent life. I want to thank m for all ir dedicated work across this country, Commonwealth and beyond, and am particularly proud of how Meghan has so quickly become one of family. It is my whole family’s hope that today’s agreement allows m to start building a happy and peaceful new life."

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Harry & Meghan Will Longer Use HRH Titles Or Receive Public Funds: Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace on Saturday issued a formal statement regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to step back from ir royal duties. statement said that Sussexes will longer formally represent Queen. It furr mentioned that y will t be using ir HRH titles as y are longer working members of Royal Family.

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Statement read as follows, " Duke and Duchess of Sussex are grateful to Her Majesty and Royal Family for ir ongoing support as y embark on next chapter of ir lives. As agreed in this new arrangement, y understand that y are required to step back from Royal duties, including official military appointments. y will longer receive public funds for Royal duties. With Queen’s blessing, Sussexes will continue to maintain ir private patrons and associations. While y can longer formally represent Queen, Sussexes have made clear that everything y do will continue to uphold values of Her Majesty. Sussexes will t use ir HRH titles as y are longer working members of Royal Family."

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02:05 IST, January 19th 2020