Harry, Meghan quit royal front line in shock move
By AFP
09 January 2020 |
8:04 am
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan stunned the British monarchy on Wednesday by quitting as front-line members -- reportedly without first consulting Queen Elizabeth II. In a shock announcement, the couple said they would spend time in North America and rip up long-established relations with the press.
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