Hello to you. The duke and duchess of sussex are to step back as senior royals and work to become financially independent. That personal statement from prince harry and meghan was a surprise announcement, apparently made without consulting any members of the British Royal family, which is said to have left the family feeling hurt. The couple say they will continue fully to support the queen, but now plan to split their time between the uk and north america. There is flash photography in this report from our royal correspondent nicholas witchell. Canada house in london yesterday. Harry and meghan had just returned from their extended break in canada. Laughing its now clear that although they had been discussing a new role for themselves with other members of the royal family, they did not tell senior members of the family or their officials that they were about to issue a personal statement setting out their intentions. The bbc understands Buckingham Palace is disappointed thats unusual
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