The decision and the way it has been handled has reportedly caused outrage within the palace and their decision will have consequences for Meghan and Harry.
According to the Standard, Harry requested a meeting with his grandmother about his plans and she made it clear that they weren't to announce the decision this week. However, his "apparent refusal" to comply with her instruction has reportedly left her "hurt" and "disappointed".
Meghan and Harry plan to step back from their roles, becoming financially independent and splitting their time between the UK and North America. In their statement, they said the move came after "many months of reflection and internal discussions".
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