The Duke and Duchess of Sussex released a statement on Wednesday evening announcing their plans to step back as senior members of the royal family
January 09, 2020 - 11:50 GMT Emily Nash The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to step back from their roles as senior members of the royal family came as a seismic shock both inside and outside the Palace. Prince Harry and Meghan's personal statement has raised many questions about what will happen next.
Although the family had been made aware of the Sussexes' decision over Christmas, the expectation was that there would be discussions, meetings and more"meat on the bone" before it was made public. MORE: Did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hint at their surprise decision the day before it was announced?How the Duke and Duchess might continue their public work while earning money commercially is a particularly tricky area, with one senior source telling me:"The royal family are famous, they are not celebrities. They try to use their fame not for their personal benefit, but for the promotion of their causes and charities.
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