Harry stepping down as a royal family member

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Just read this on their instagram page.
They plan on becoming private citizens

Can't say I'm shocked but at the same time, I am.
I reckon they'll move overseas, possibly Canada or South Africa?

Has been predicted on blind item sites ever since they married, no suprise.

Can't blame him!

Well....not quite. They plan on stepping down as senior royals.

Wow! Not renouncing titles though.

Can’t say I’m surprised. All the best to them.

Er - that’s not what it actually says, is it!

In fairness, the royal family doesn’t need as many members as it currently has and I doubt many would enjoy being under the spotlight like they are.

Are they planning on keeping titles, security and money from tax payers or completely stepping down for totally private lives?

Always on the cards.

Best of luck to them.

They are stepping down as Senior Royals. Not stepping away from the family.

Good for them I say.

Talk about a click bait headline OP

It's worth reading the actual statement. They clearly stay theyll be staying within the institution.

I can't see anyone being allowed to do something that would put andy higher up in the order of succession at the moment.

Just googled and can already see they are just stepping back as senior royals.

Also - they’re spinning it a bit as being sixth in the line of succession means they’re not really senior anyway and will become even less so as the three children grow up and have their own children.

Are they planning on keeping titles, security and money from tax payers or completely stepping down for totally private lives?

Working towards being financially independent. Which is hilarious given how much harry has inherited over the years!

What will be the difference in senior royal to royal?

Fair play to them

Just read the msg now. Was expecting it but not this soon. I know lots will be happy but I think it is sad news.

Is there a link please?

Senior royals have to do lots of stuff. Appearances, state events, etc. More minor royals don't.

Also

“Working towards” means jack.

I’m “working towards” being a size 8 and a millionaire....

The right thing to do in my opinion. Becoming private citizens would be even better still.

I wonder if this is an attempt to signal that the RF will definitely be streamlining after HM passes and if there's been any gentle encouragement to make this move or it's entirely their idea.

Ah the media have achieved their gaol

TBF I think if they could get to the fame/attention level of Zara and Mike, everyone would be happier.

You never know, she could go back to acting and he could be her house husband! She’s clearly a lot happier engaging with the world and they can live in the states and have a nice life. Good for them.

That isn't what those said. They are stepping back from the current definition of a senior royal, which is someone who works full time as a royal and is given a decent wage by the queen. They will probably stop doing all the engagements expected of them as full time royals, and just become similar to the other further afield royals who can work privately and be paid for that work, whilst still attending big things like memorial days etc.

Sounds like they will be going onto private endeavors which they will accept parent for, which right now they cannot do. And finding a progressive way forward within the institution makes it clear that they wont be leaving royal life or giving up titles. They want to remain as royals, with the benefits and treatment that gets them, whilst being able to work privately and be paid. I'm guessing Meghan will start up something in the arts, harry will focus on military things and mental health etc.