Prince Harry and Megan Markle to Step Back From Royal Duties.

Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have announced that they’re stepping down as senior royals. They plan to divide their time between the UK and North America, and will “work to become financially independent.” which has  raised questions about how it would work since British taxpayers now fund their security, among many other expenses.
The  announcement  came amid persistent rumors that Prince Harry and Meghan had tensions with his brother, Prince William, and his wife, Kate, which have been eagerly dissected by the tabloid press in London.

In October, during a trip to South Africa, the Sussexes opened up to the TV interviewer Tom Bradby. The duchess said she was struggling with being a royal and a new mother. Prince Harry kindled rumors of a rift by saying that he and Prince William were on “different paths at the moment.”

It comes also on the back of Prince Andrews recent debacles, after a calamitous interview with the BBC reignited questions about his relationship with the disgraced financier, Jeffrey Epstein that saw him  him being forced to keep out of the limelight  and  Prince Phillip, who because of age and health issues, also ditched Royal duties. Also begs the question where Prince Edward or Princess Anne have gone,  preferring the low key life , while  getting their full  benefits from the civil list with the help of the taxpayer.
 In her annual television Christmas address, the queen made an oblique allusion to all the troubles. “The path, of course, is not always smooth,” she said, “and may at times this year have felt quite bumpy.”
With the future of the monarchy uncertain, Buckingham Palace appears disappointed with Harry and Meghan. An official statement noted “these are complicated issues that will take time to work through”. Reading between the lines, it’s likely the decision - reportedly made without consulting the Queen or Prince Charles - hurt.

Many Republicans are currently welcoming the decision. Nonetheless, it will not effect in any way, constitutionally. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will continue with their charitable works and remain patron of numerous societies and bodies. However their charitable work does not generate income, and they still have a pretty extravagant lifestyle.
 Royal watchers described Wednesday’s announcement as “unprecedented,” though not altogether surprising, given the obvious rising tensions within the family, and has been on the cards or lipping ages. Some saw the couple’s decision not to spend Christmas with the queen and other members of the family at her royal residence, Sandringham, as a kind of road test for separating themselves from the family.Both have said they have been affected by the pressure of the position, particularly on the birth of their son, Archie, after which they have experienced intrusion into their private lives.
Prince Harry will always be a member of,  the royal family, whether he likes it or not. He's got a right to a life with a young family  but he was born into that royal position, and he grew up with all the trimmings of the royal family. He has partaken in the privileges of that position throughout his life until now. To date, his wife has  also enjoyed the lifestyle of royalty she married into. I wonder iF she will resume her acting career, or together they might  now claim Universal Credit.
The  latests news is certainly  a blow for the Royal family as an institution and a brand. An increasing number of people  see the  monarchy itself, as a hereditary public office that goes against every democratic principle, and because we can’t hold the Queen and her family to account at the ballot box, there’s nothing to stop them abusing their privilege, misusing their influence or simply wasting our money.For me personally  the monarchy is a broken institution, that cannot be fixed, that is not fit for purpose in the modern age that needs to be abolished as soon as possible, and when that day happens will not have to waste my time  writing about .them.Who can really blame Harry and Megan wanting to leave a toxic, racist, elitist post Brexit society ruled by a cold, toxic, elitist, disfunctional  Royal Family. and at end of the day where they want to live is not the most important issue facing the country, because  at the moment. Tory MP's have this week voted down bids to help EU. citizens, child refugees and workers rights, but the mainstream media  is ignoring this.