Why did Prince Harry give up his name and royal life?

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have announced that they are stepping back from their duties as senior members of the British royal family and working towards achieving financial independence.

The couple said in a statement issued by Castle Buckingham said they plan to play an "advanced role" within the royal establishment.

They added that they intend to work towards achieving financial independence.

Buckingham Palace responds to Prince Harry and Meghan stepping down as royals

The couple had expressed their grumbling about the media spotlight last October.

And they said in their statement, which they posted on their Instagram page, that they made the decision after months of reflection.

They added that they would distribute their time between the United States and the United Kingdom, and would continue to carry out their duties to the Queen and the care responsibilities they had undertaken.

"This geographical balance will enable us to raise our son in the royal traditions in which he was born, and at the same time will give the family an opportunity to focus on the next stage of our lives, especially the launch of our charitable foundation," the statement said.

Meghan had said in an ITV documentary that she was having difficulties balancing her duties as a mother and as a member of the royal family.

In response to reports of differences between Prince Harry and his brother Prince William, Harry said they are taking different paths.

In October, Megan filed a lawsuit against a newspaper, accusing it of illegally publishing one of her private messages.