Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan confirm that they are stepping back as senior members of the royal family and will divide their time between the UK and North America. Full statement: 
In 2020 Harry and Meghan will be changing how they work with the media, to ensure diverse and open access to their work. Over the months ahead, through a phased approach, they plan to:
So why now? The Sussexes (who are still members of the Royal Family and will continue to carry out duties for the Queen) simply want to get on with their work:
The couple remain patron of all the same charities as before and will spend much of 2020 shaping their soon-to-be-launched #SussexRoyal foundation to respond to the pressing needs of the modern world.
Buckingham Palace have sent their own statement out, adding that discussions with the couple are at “an early stage.”
