The Queen Announces Her Decision On Harry And Meghan's Future

Queen Elizabeth has announced that she is supportive of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to live a more independent life.

Harry and Meghan announced last week that they intended to step down as senior royals, and would like to be able to earn their own living instead of relying on public funds. 

While The Queen initially gave only a short statement on the issue, she has now announced her decision after a family meeting. 

In a statement, The Queen said:

"Today my family had very constructive discussions on the future of my grandson and his family.

"My family and I are entirely supportive of Harry and Meghan’s desire to create a new life as a young family. Although we would have preferred them to remain full-time working Members of the Royal Family, we respect and understand their wish to live a more independent life as a family while remaining a valued part of my family.

"Harry and Meghan have made clear that they do not want to be reliant on public funds in their new lives.

"It has therefore been agreed that there will be a period of transition in which the Sussexes will spend time in Canada and the UK.

"These are complex matters for my family to resolve, and there is some more work to be done, but I have asked for final decisions to be reached in the coming days."

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