A week after the Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex announced plans to step back from their duties as senior royals, Harry and Meghan have officially reached an agreement with the royal family, according to a new statement from Queen Elizabeth. The statement — which was shared on the Sussexes’ official Instagram account on January 18 — is the second announcement that the Queen has made regarding her grandson’s decision to renounce his royal duties and become financially independent.

"Following many months of conversations and more recent discussions, I am pleased that together we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family," the statement reads, though the Queen declined to share the details of their new plan. Instead, the monarch reiterated her love and support for Harry, Meghan, and their son, Archie, declaring that the three of them will "always be much loved members of the family."

Queen Elizabeth’s statement also referenced the "challenges" that the pair have faced during their ongoing conflict with the British press, and stated that she supports "their wish for a more independent life." She concluded her statement by writing that "it is my whole family’s hope that today’s agreement allows them to start building a happy and peaceful life."

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