Twitter coins 'Megxit' after Royal couple decide to take up 'progressive' role

In a surprising statement issued on Wednesday evening, Royal couple Prince Harry and Meghan announced that they plan “to step back” as senior members of Britain’s royal family. The announcement had the internet coining the term 'Megxit', mirroring the term coined after Britain's referendum to leave the European Union.

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Step in a new direction

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The statement issued read "After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution,” the statement said. “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.”

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