Putera Harry dan Meghan Markle ‘Berundur’ Dari Istana, Mahu Jalani Kehidupan Biasa

Putera Harry dan isterinya Meghan Markle mengumumkan satu berita yang cukup mengejutkan. Berita yang dikongsi menerusi akauan Instagram rasmi @sussexroyal mereka mengumunkan akan berundur dari menjadi ‘senior royals’ dan akan meneruskan kehidupan mereka sendiri termasuk menampung perbelanjaan kehidupan mereka sendiri. Harry dan Meghan berkahwin pada tahun 19 Mei 2018 yang membawa kepada gelaran The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

 

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“After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution. We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen. It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment. We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages. This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity. We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties. Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support.” – The Duke and Duchess of Sussex For more information, please visit sussexroyal.com (link in bio) Image © PA

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Menurut portal berita BBC pula, berita ini mengejutkan kerabat di-raja Britain termasuklah Permaisuri Britain juga Putera William kerana mereka tidak dimalumkan terlebih dahulu akan keputusan Harry dan Meghan tersebut.

Berita pengunduran ini mungkin ada berkaitan dengan pengakuan Harry dan Meghan yang mengeluh tentang kepayahan mereka berhadapan dengan tumpuan media. Berdasarkan pengumuman mereka di Instagram juga mereka menyebut keputusan ini dibuat selepas berbincang dan mengkaji hal ini dalam beberapa bulan sebelum ini.

“We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen,” tulis mereka di Instagram.
Dengan keputusan ini, Harry dan Meghan khabarny akan membahagikan masa menetap di United Kingdom dan Utara Amerika.

Menurut kenyataan mereka di Instagram lagi, pengunduran ini akan memberi keseimbangan bagi mereka dalam membesarkan anak lelaki mereka (Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor) antara tradisi keluarga di-raja juga memberi ruang untuk mereka ke peringkat seterusnya. Mereka juga akan mengumumkan satu badan khidmat masyarakat baru sedikit masa lagi.