British newspapers react to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's shock move
As the world reacts to Prince Harry and Meghan's shock announcement they're stepping down as "senior" members of the British royal family, the story is dominating headlines across all of Britain's major newspapers.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex released their statement on Instagram late in the evening on Wednesday January 8, UK time.
And – as expected – it is the lead story as the UK wakes up to the news on Thursday, January 9.
Here are some of the major media outlets following the story:
The Guardian leads with: 'Harry and Meghan to "step back as senior royals"'
The Guardian
The Daily Telegraph states: 'Harry and Meghan quit the Firm'
The Daily Telegraph
The Times declares: 'Harry and Meghan quit roles amid Palace split'
The Times
The Sun simply reads: 'Megxit'
The Sun
The Daily Mirror has: 'They didn't even tell the Queen'
Daily Mirror
The Metro reports: 'Harry and Meghan: We quit'
Metro
The Daily Mail leads with: 'Queen's fury as Harry and Meghan say: We quit'
Daily Mail
The Daily Express has: 'Queen's dismay as Harry and Meghan step back from royal life'
Daily Express
While across the pond, the New York Post declares: 'Megxit: Meghan and Harry leave royals for "commoner" life'
New York Post
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