Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will no longer use their royal highness titles , among other new developments announced Saturday, and people on Twitter have a lot of feelings about the latest news.
Queen Elizabeth II released a statement detailing an official agreement surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussexs decision to step back as senior members of the royal family.
In addition to giving up use of titles His Royal Highness and Her Royal Highness, Meghan and Harry will no longer receive public funds for royal duties. They also plan to repay the British public for renovations done on their official residence, Frogmore Cottage, which will continue to be their family home in the United Kingdom, a statement from Buckingham Palace read.
Harry and Meghan announced last week that they plan to split their time between the U.K and North America.
Many Twitter users applauded the Saturday announcement, sending well wishes to the pair on their new journey:
Other Twitter users noted that Meghan has long been the target of racist coverage in British tabloid press. The queen acknowledged the intense scrutiny Harry and Meghan have faced in her statement Saturday, adding that she supports their wish for a more independent life.
She added that she was particularly proud of Meghan for how quickly she became one of the family.
Some people on Twitter slammed television personality and staunch Meghan critic Piers Morgan , who accused the Duchess of Sussex of getting Harry to ditch his family .
The only thing Meghans done quickly to the Royal Family is break them up, Morgan wrote in a tweet referencing the queens statement.
British politician Wes Streeting called Morgans remarks shameful on so many levels.
The treatment of Meghan at the hands of sections of the media hasnt just been negative or bad - it has been downright racist, he continued. Thats what should bring shame on our country, not so-called Megxit.
Beginning in the spring of 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will no longer formally represent the queen, but will continue to uphold the values of Her Majesty, the Buckingham Palace statement read.
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