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Brexit will come 3½ years after Britons voted to leave in 2016

Queen ‘considered stripping’ Duke, Duchess

Prince Harry has stepped out for what could be his final royal outing as reports emerge that the Queen considered demoting the couple to Earl and Countess.

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‘Total disaster’: World reacts to royal split

As the details of Prince Harry and Meghan’s exit from the royal family went public, the world reacted — with some happier about it than others.

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Harry and Meghan drop royal duties and HRH titles

Prince Harry and Meghan will no longer use their HRH titles and will not receive public funds for royal duties, Buckingham Palace has announced.

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Prince Harry and Meghan’s royal family rift sparks national debate about racism in modern-day Britain

Meghan and Harry’s split from the royals has triggered an ugly debate, with some claiming it started in the “bitter shadow” of the wedding.

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Meghan and Harry’s royal family exit has sparked a huge debate about racism in the UK. Picture: Matt Dunham/APSource:AP

Meghan spotted in Canada amid royal crisis

As Prince Harry deals with the fallout of the Sussexes’ bombshell, his wife has been seen in Canada where she’s been laying low with Archie.

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Meghan Markle is laying low with her eight-month-old son Archie in Canada. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

Queen agrees 'transition' to new role for Harry and Meghan

The Queen has agreed a "period of transition" in which the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will spend time in Canada and the UK.

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Royal Family meets for crisis talks at Sandringham

Princes William and Harry slam 'inflammatory language' in media reports amid Royal Family rift

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Prince Philip said ‘What the hell are they playing at?’ after Harry and Meghan quit the Royal Family

A furious Prince Philip has blasted Harry and Meghan for their decision to step down as senior royals, accusing them of lacking respect for the Queen.

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Prince Philip before he was in hospital.Source:Supplied

Queen Elizabeth calls family meeting for Monday to discuss 'next steps' for Harry and Meghan

Buckingham Palace says 'range of possibilities' on the table after couple decides to 'step back'

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Buckingham Palace said Saturday that Queen Elizabeth will meet with members of her family at her Sandringham estate on Monday to discuss Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan's, decision to "step back" from their roles as royals. (Ben Stans

UK's House of Commons gives final approval for Brexit deal

Britain’s parliament gave final approval to Brexit on Thursday, paving the way for the country's departure from the European Union on January 31, and ending years of arguments that toppled two governments and divided a nation.

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A video grab from footage broadcast by the UK Parliament's Parliamentary Recording Unit shows Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (C) reacting after his Government won the vote on the third reading of the EU (Withdrawal Agreement&

Prince Harry and Meghan: Royal Family 'hurt' as couple begin 'next chapter'

The Royal Family are "hurt" at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's announcement they will step back as senior royals.

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Britain moves closer to leaving EU as MPs scrutinise Brexit deal

The UK Parliament is expected to pass landmark legislation enacting the country's departure from the bloc.

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Boris Johnson has no shortage of support for his Brexit plans [Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP]

Harry and Meghan urged to return amid Prince Philip health scare

Harry and Meghan are being urged to return from their Canadian holiday for what could be Prince Philip’s “last family Christmas”.

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Harry and Meghan urged to return from holiday. Picture: Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

Boris vows Brexit ‘wrapped for Christmas’

Fresh from his election victory, UK PM Boris Johnson is pushing through a second vote on his withdrawal bill he claims could mean “Brexit wrapped for

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UK PM Boris Johnson has promised to have the Brexit vote “wrapped for Christmas”. Picture: AFPSource:AFP

Let the healing begin, urges PM after poll win

Boris Johnson says he hopes his party's "extraordinary" election victory will bring "closure" to years of acrimony.

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Main image: Boris Johnson, arriving at the count for his seat, has delivered a crushing victory for his party, though has a long road before he can deliver Brexit for the nation. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters

UK election: Boris Johnson’s whopping majority could pave the way for softer Brexit, analysts say

A high-stakes gamble has paid off for Britain’s PM Boris Johnson, but there could be a sting in the tail for those that voted for him on Brexit.

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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson returns to Downing Street after a meeting with the Queen. Picture: AP Photo/Matt Dunham.Source:AP

Jeremy Corbyn 'must stand down immediately', say Jewish Labour

Corbyn had drawn criticism from within the party earlier in the day when he ruled out stepping down immediately.

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Jeremy Corbyn 'must stand down immediately', say Jewish Labour

Boris Johnson: 'Brexit by January 31, no ifs, no buts'

After election win, PM Johnson makes Brexit promise and says UK will 'take back control' of borders, money and trade.

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Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn greets party agents and activists as he arrives at the count centre in Islington, north London, on December 13, 2019, to hear the results of the Islington North constituency race as part of the U

British PM Johnson hails 'powerful mandate' for Brexit

Conservative leader Boris Johnson eyes 'historic' election victory as exit poll, initial results signal Labour demise.

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Johnson has promised to take the UK out of the EU by January 31 2020 if voters elect a majority Conservative government [Toby Melville/Reuters]