On January 8, 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced that they are stepping back from their roles as senior members of the royal family and becoming financially independent. This announcement has been followed by the support of Harry's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and his brother, Prince William.
They are planning on spending time in both the United Kingdom and the U.S. and are also focusing on their charity projects.
It has been a very tough year for Prince Harry and Meghan. The media has been unfairly harsh on them, especially Meghan. The family has even gone through with pressing charges against The Mail over the misuse and publication of private information.
A big reason many people believe the British media is against Meghan is her race. The racism that the media has held against Meghan is one of the many reasons that the Duke and Duchess stepped away from the spotlight.
While this move has been hard for the royal family, it is definitely worth it for Prince Harry and Meghan. The way that the press has gone after Meghan has been absolutely disgusting. Compared to her sister-in-law, Kate, she has gotten criticism for pretty much everything. Speaking of Kate, the media has puppeteered a feud between the two sisters-in-law. They have claimed that Meghan has split Harry away from the royal family, and while that may be true for this case, he is able to make choices that benefit his wife and his kids.
Prince Harry previously stated, "My deepest fear is history repeating itself. I've seen what happens when someone I love is commoditized to the point that they are no longer treated or seen as a real person. I lost my mother and now I watch my wife falling victim to the same powerful forces," which is very heartbreaking to hear.
Prince Harry went through a lot after losing his mother, Princess Diana, to a car crash caused by paparazzi in 1997. After dealing with his mom's death, he should be allowed to protect his family without being scrutinized by the press.
