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17th Feb 2020

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry pictured together for the first time since stepping down from the royal family

Cathy Donohue

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry pictured together for the first time since stepping down from the royal family.

The couple arrived in Canada on Friday after a week-long visit to the US, where they reportedly attended a JP Morgan event held in Miami and also paid a visit to Stanford University.

According to reports, they made with professors there to discuss a new charitable foundation that they plan to launch later this year.

In photos obtained by People, the couple are smiling broadly in dressed-down attire as they head home to reunite with their son Archie.

Harry wearing a jumper and a baseball cap is possibly the most casual we’ve ever seen him and Meghan’s striped shirt and sunglasses harks back to her pre royal days.

A source told the publication are settling well into their new life, free from royal duties.

“They are besotted and very sweet with each other”.

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Reports have suggested that Meghan and Harry may relocate to Los Angeles for the summer months, a place that holds a special place in Meghan’s heart for it’s where she are up and where her mum lives now.

They’re loving this time with their son with an insider telling People that their main focus is Archie and trying to live their lives as regular parents.

In a rare update on Archie Harrison, he’s said to be ” a happy kid” that “loves to laugh”.

In January, Meghan and Harry announced their decision to step down as senior royals in an official statement released via their official Instagram account.

They said:

“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.”

 

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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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