Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Suspend Royal Duties Starting This Spring

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[Asia Economy Reporter Buaeri] Recently, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who declared independence from the British royal family, will officially step down from their royal duties starting this spring.

According to BBC on the 18th (local time), Queen Elizabeth II announced through Buckingham Palace a statement regarding the royal family's agreement on the future status of Prince Harry and his wife.

Prince Harry and his wife will no longer use their titles and positions as official members of the royal family.

Prince Harry was granted the titles Duke of Sussex, Earl of Dumbarton, and Baron Kilkeel by the Queen upon his marriage in May 2018.

Since then, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been officially referred to as the Duke of Sussex and Duchess of Sussex, respectively. However, since he was born a prince, the title Prince Harry will continue to be used.

Financial support that the couple received in exchange for performing royal duties will also be discontinued.

Additionally, they have agreed to repay the ?2.4 million (approximately 3.6 billion KRW) funding used to remodel Frogmore Cottage at Windsor Castle, which is currently their residence. However, Prince Harry and his wife will continue to use Frogmore Cottage when staying in the UK.

These new regulations will apply to Prince Harry and his wife starting this spring.

In her statement, the Queen explained, "After months of conversations and recent discussions, we have found a constructive and cooperative way forward for my grandson and his family."

The Queen said, "Harry, Meghan, and their son Archie will always be beloved members of our family," adding, "I understand the difficulties they have faced due to intense scrutiny over the past two years and support their desire for a more independent life."

Earlier, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced on the 8th that they would step back from senior royal roles and become financially independent.

Some interpret this as being influenced by a strained relationship between Prince Harry and his brother, Prince William, as well as uncomfortable relations with the media that have intruded on their privacy.

Prince Harry is currently staying in the UK, while Meghan Markle is living separately in Canada with their son Archie, continuing her charitable activities.

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