London - Buckingham Palace announced on
Saturday that Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will no longer be
working members of Britain's royal family and they will not use
their "royal highness" titles as they embark on a more
independent future.
Following is the text of Queen Elizabeth's statement:
"Following many months of conversations and more recent
discussions, I am pleased that together 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 the challenges they have experienced as a result
of intense scrutiny over the last two years and support their
wish for a more independent life.
I want to thank them for all their dedicated work across
this country, the Commonwealth and beyond, and am particularly
proud of how Meghan has so quickly become one of the family.
It is my whole family’s hope that today’s agreement allows
them to start building a happy and peaceful new life."
Reuters