Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, made headlines worldwide when they announced their decision to step back as senior members of the British royal family. The couple revealed their intentions in early 2020, citing their desire to lead a more independent life and work towards financial self-sufficiency.
The couple stated that they wanted to balance their time between the United Kingdom and North America to raise their son, Archie, away from the intense media scrutiny they faced in the UK. They also expressed their wish to focus on their charitable work and pursue private commercial opportunities.
Buckingham Palace responded with a statement expressing their understanding of Harry and Meghan’s challenges in recent years and their intention to work out a final settlement regarding the couple’s future roles within the royal family. Queen Elizabeth II reportedly held discussions with the Duke of Sussex to negotiate the terms of their exit, eventually reaching an agreement that allowed the couple to step back from royal duties completely.
The decision by Harry and Meghan to leave the royal family sparked debates and discussions on the role of the monarchy in modern society, the treatment of the couple by the British tabloid press, and the future of the Commonwealth. While some criticized the couple for their departure, others praised them for prioritizing their mental health and well-being.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex officially stepped down as senior royals in March 2020, with the Queen stating that they would always be much-loved members of the royal family. Harry and Meghan have since relocated to the United States, where they have pursued various philanthropic endeavors and signed lucrative deals with streaming platforms.
Sources Analysis:
BBC – The British Broadcasting Corporation, known for its impartial reporting, offers reliable information on various topics, including the British royal family.
The Sun – A British tabloid newspaper with a history of sensationalism and bias, particularly in its coverage of the royal family. It might have a vested interest in sensationalizing stories related to Harry and Meghan for higher readership.
Fact Check:
Fact 1 – Verified facts: The announcement of Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back from the royal family is well-documented and confirmed by multiple sources.
Fact 2 – Unconfirmed claims: The specific details of the negotiations between the royal family and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not been publicly disclosed.
Fact 3 – Verified facts: Harry and Meghan have indeed relocated to the United States to pursue independent projects and personal endeavors.
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Model:
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Why did Harry and Meghan leave the Royal family?”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.