The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (aka Prince Harry and Meghan Markle) will stop using the word “royal” in their work and associations with charitable organizations after they step back as working members of the royal family on March 31, according to an announcement on Friday.
In an extensive explanation of their “transition” that was posted on their website, the Sussexes detailed the “revised role” they will be taking for the next year — when there will be a “12-month review” of their new life.
“As the duke and duchess will no longer be considered full-time working members of the royal family, it was agreed that use of the word ‘royal’ would need to be reviewed as it pertains to organizations associated with them in this new regard,” the announcement stated.
The website also made it clear that Harry and Meghan feel that their treatment by the media was one of the factors in their decision.
“The Royal Family respect and understand the wish of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex to live a more independent life as a family, by removing the supposed ‘public interest’ justification for media intrusion into their lives. They remain a valued part of Her Majesty’s family.”
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