Royal Family 'hurt' as Prince Harry and Meghan begin 'next chapter'

Thursday, January 09, 2020

Prince Harry and Meghan during one of their visit in Botswana

The Royal Family are said to be "hurt" at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's announcement they will step back as senior royals.

Prince Harry and Meghan did not consult any senior royal before making the statement, the BBC understands.

Buckingham Palace was "blindsided", said BBC royal correspondent Jonny Dymond, as talks about their future had begun but were in very early stages.

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