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Harry & Meghan to step back: What does the future hold for the Royal Family? - BBC Newsnight
- Published_at:2020-01-08
- Category:News & Politics
- Channel:BBC Newsnight
- tags: bbc newsnight news interview
- description: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced they will step back as "senior" royals and work to become financially independent. Subscribe to our channel here: https://goo.gl/31Q53F The BBC understands no other royal was consulted before the statement and Buckingham Palace is "disappointed". Last October, Prince Harry and Meghan publicly revealed their struggles under the media spotlight. In their unexpected statement, also posted on their Instagram page, the couple said they made the decision "after many months of reflection and internal discussions". So what does this mean for the future of the monarchy? James Clayton reports and Emily Maitlis is joined by Roya Nikkhah, Amna Saleem and Peter Hunt. Newsnight is the BBC's flagship news and current affairs TV programme - with analysis, debate, exclusives, and robust interviews. Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsnight Twitter: https://twitter.com/BBCNewsnight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsnight
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