People react to Harry and Meghan's decision to step back from Royal Family over racist press.

Jan 8, 2020 | 7:14 PM

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Meghan and Harry are saying "toodles," "chip chip cheerio," and "peace out" to the British Monarchy, announcing that they are will "step back as 'senior' members of the royal family" and raise their son outside palace walls.

After years of racist harassment, including a headline suggesting that Meghan was "fuelling drought and murder" by eating avocado toast, the couple decided that free palace housing in exchange for relentless scrutiny just wasn't worth it.

The couple announced on Instagram that in 2020, they will transition to a new role and "work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen."

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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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