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Why did Meghan and Harry Step Back? Experts Weigh In
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex say they are stepping back as senior royals. In the couple’s statement on Wednesday they say they want to work to become financially independent and will split their time between the UK and North America. Christiane discusses the controversy with former royal insider Dickie Arbiter and New York Times London bureau chief Mark Landler.
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