Too Much Pressure
The media was putting overwhelming pressure on the couple and eventually they could not bear it any longer. The couple announced on January 8, 2020, that they would be stepping out of the royal family. This statement posted via Instagram led to many shocked faces around the world. However, the couple mentioned that this decision was not made easily, and came about after months of reflection and discussions.
Too Much Pressure
Not Saying Goodbye
Although they planned to abandon their roles as “senior” members of the royal family and became financially capable on their own, they planned to still support the Queen 100%. They said in their statement that they feel prepared for this new transition and intend to balance their time between both the UK and North America because they are not abandoning the Queen, the commonwealth or their patronages.
Not Saying Goodbye
