Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to step down from their roles as senior members of the British royal family has been the subject of much speculation and debate. On December 15, 2022, the couple released a statement explaining why they had chosen to leave the monarchy.
The statement revealed that the couple had been struggling with the “toxic” media coverage they had been receiving since their engagement in 2017. The relentless negative press had taken its toll on the couple, with Meghan reportedly having suicidal thoughts. The final straw was the publication of an intimate letter between Meghan and her estranged father in The Daily Mail.
The statement also revealed that the couple had been considering stepping down from their roles for some time. They had discussed the idea with the Queen and other senior members of the royal family, but had been met with resistance. It was only after much consideration that the couple decided to make the difficult decision to leave the monarchy.
The statement concluded by saying that the couple had the utmost respect for the Queen and the royal family, and that they would continue to support the monarchy in their own way.
The decision to leave the royal family has been met with mixed reactions. Some have praised the couple for standing up for themselves and taking control of their own lives. Others have been critical of the decision, arguing that the couple should have stayed and continued to serve the monarchy.
No matter what one’s opinion is on the matter, it is clear that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to leave the royal family was a difficult one. The couple had to weigh the potential consequences of their decision, and ultimately chose to take a stand for themselves and their family.
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