Published 11:12 IST, January 14th 2020
Queen Elizabeth's full statement on Harry, Meghan's separation from Royal family
In the latest development since Prince Harry and Meghan's announcement of 'stepping back' as 'senior members' of the Royal family, the Queen has given a nod.
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In latest development since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's anuncement of 'stepping back' as 'senior members' of Royal family, Queen Elizabeth II has given a d and brokered a deal with couple on January 13. decision of Queen agreeing to 'transition' came after summit at Sandringham where family had 'constructive discussions'. While meeting decided new role of Duke and Duchess of Sussex, according to official website, here's Queen's full statement;
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“Today my family had very constructive discussions on future of my grandson and his family.
My family and I are entirely supportive of Harry and Meghan’s desire to create a new life as a young family. Although we would have preferred m to remain full-time working Members of Royal Family, we respect and understand ir wish to live a more independent life as a family while remaining a valued part of my family."Harry and Meghan have made clear that y do t want to be reliant on public funds in ir new lives. It has refore been agreed that re will be a period of transition in which Sussexes will spend time in Canada and UK. se are complex matters for my family to resolve, and re is some more work to be done, but I have asked for final decisions to be reached in coming days.”
Prince William and Harry slammed media
Princes William and Harry slammed a newspaper report on January 13 which described a severe strain in ir relationship. brors t only called story offensive and potentially harmful but also issued a statement before family met for face-to-face talks. However, statement did t mention name of newspaper, re was a front-p news story in a British newspaper citing a source alleging that Prine Harry and Meghan had been pushed away by 'bullying attitude from' Prince William. joint statement stressed that story was 'false'.
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(With AP inputs)
11:12 IST, January 14th 2020