Prince Harry Breaks Silence, Says He Had ‘No Other Option’ - www.washingtonexaminer.com

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...Prince Harry opened up about his and wife Meghan Markle's decision to "Step back" from the British royal family while assuring the United Kingdom that they "Aren't walking away" for good.

...While delivering remarks at a Sunday dinner in support of Sentebale, a charity he founded with Lesotho's Prince Seeiso in 2006 that helps children affected by HIV/AIDS, the Duke of Sussex addressed the recent announcement that the couple would be stepping back as senior members of the family.

..."What I want to make clear is we're not walking away, and we certainly aren't walking away from you."

...The duke stressed his "Utmost respect" for Queen Elizabeth II and thanked the U.K. for giving him "An education about living." He explained that he had initially hoped to continue working on behalf of the royal family without public funding, but "That wasn't possible".

...The Duke and Duchess of Sussex sent shock waves worldwide with their decision to scale back their involvement with the royal family after Markle, 38, reportedly felt that her "Soul was being crushed" by royal life and endured a strained relationship with the press.

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