LONDON — It’s definitely a farewell. But will it be fond? Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, fulfilled their final royal commitment when they appeared Monday at the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in London. It's the last time they will be seen at work with the...
Questions of Racism Linger as Harry, Meghan Step Back
LONDON — When accomplished, glamorous American actress Meghan Markle married Prince Harry in 2018, she was hailed as a breath of fresh air for Britain’s fusty royal family. That honeymoon didn’t last. Now the couple wants independence, saying the pressure of life as full-time royals is unbearable. And a debate...
Uproar in UK Over Harry and Meghan's Step Back From Royals
Britain's royal family scrambled Thursday to contain the fallout from the surprise announcement by Prince Harry and Meghan that they plan “to step back” from royal duties, a shift that ignited media outrage and public unease in the U.K. The couple's declaration that they planned to forge a “progressive” new path for...
Prince Harry and Meghan to 'Step Back' as Senior UK Royals
LONDON — In a stunning declaration, Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, said they are planning “to step back” as senior members of the royal family and “work to become financially independent.” A statement issued by the couple Wednesday evening also said they intend to “balance” their time between...