Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Discuss "Saddening" Royal Exit Process
The Sussexes opened up about their decision to step down on their official website
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- Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have shared an update about their decision to step down as senior royals.
- In a post on their official website, the Sussexes described the process as "saddening."
- The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to spend much of their time in North America, and have most recently been situated on Vancouver Island.
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In an emotional post, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have discussed their decision to step down as senior members of the British royal family.
As well as revealing that the "transition" will officially begin on March 31, 2020, Meghan and Harry went into detail about a number of changes that are set to take place over the next year.
Per their statement, the Sussexes explained, "Over the last month and a half, The Duke and Duchess have remained actively involved in this process, which has understandably been saddening for The Duke and Duchess and their loyal staff, given the closeness of Their Royal Highnesses and their dedicated team."
Clearly, stepping down as senior members of the royal family has been far from simple, with Meghan and Harry calling the process "saddening."
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The statement also revealed, "The Duke and Duchess shared this news with their team personally in January once they knew of the decision, and have worked closely with their staff to ensure a smooth transition for each of them."
In the meantime, the Sussexes are due to return to the United Kingdom ahead of the Commonwealth Day service on March 9. Members of the royal family annually attend a service at Westminster Abbey to commemorate the occasion. But in just a few weeks, some big changes will be taking place for the Sussexes.
This article originally appeared on Harper's BAZAAR US.
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