<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/soleimani-was-probably-planning-to-attack-four-us-embassies-donald-trump-273535">US President Donald Trump</a> on Friday reacted to the fallout in the royal family and said his sympathies are with Queen Elizabeth II.

Trump described Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle's decision to step back from royal duties as 'sad'.

In an interview with a leading American news channel, Trump called the Queen "a great woman" who never made a mistake.&nbsp;

In a bombshell announcement on Wednesday, Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle said they will be <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-meghan-markle-quit-royal-front-line-in-shock-move-273083">stepping back from royal duties</a> and quitting as the front-line members of British monarchy's royal family.&nbsp;

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"We intend to step back as 'senior' members of the royal family and work to become financially independent while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen," they said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace.

"We have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution," they added.

"We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/looks-like-theres-truth-to-meghan-markle-prince-harry-moving-to-canada-after-palace-refuses-to-deny-it-273019">North America</a>."

Buckingham Palace put out a second statement an hour and 40 minutes later, saying discussions with Harry and Meghan were "at an early stage".

"We understand their desire to take a different approach, but these are complicated issues that will take time to work through," it added.

(With inputs from AFP)&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump on Friday reacted to the fallout in the royal family and said his sympathies are with Queen Elizabeth II. Trump described Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle's decision to step back from royal duties as 'sad'.

US President Donald Trump on Friday reacted to the fallout in the royal family and said his sympathies are with Queen Elizabeth II. Trump described Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle's decision to step back from royal duties as 'sad'. In an interview with a leading American news channel, Trump called the Queen "a great woman" who never made a mistake. In a bombshell announcement on Wednesday, Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle said they will be stepping back from royal duties and quitting as the front-line members of British monarchy's royal family. × "We intend to step back as 'senior' members of the royal family and work to become financially independent while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen," they said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace. "We have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution," they added. "We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America." Buckingham Palace put out a second statement an hour and 40 minutes later, saying discussions with Harry and Meghan were "at an early stage". "We understand their desire to take a different approach, but these are complicated issues that will take time to work through," it added. (With inputs from AFP)

Trump calls Queen 'a great woman', describes royal family fallout as 'sad'

Britain is still aiming for Brexit at the end of the month, Queen Elizabeth II said on Monday, as she set out the executive's legislative programme for a new parliamentary session.

Britain is still aiming for Brexit at the end of the month, Queen Elizabeth II said on Monday, as she set out the executive's legislative programme for a new parliamentary session. "My government's priority has always been to secure the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union on October 31," she told lawmakers, as last-minute talks continued in Brussels to secure a divorce deal. The government wants a new partnership with the European Union, based on free trade, the Queen said. Promising steps to deliver stability in financial services, the Queen said an immigration bill, ending free movement, will be introduced. The Queen also promised steps to protect the integrity of democracy during her speech. The UK will continue to play a leading role in global affairs, she said. The Queen also said that the government was committed to the environment and added, there will be measures to improve air and water quality, and to promote the welfare of animals. There will also be laws to help the victims of domestic abuse and to minimise the impact of divorce, she further said. (With inputs from AFP)

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