Harry and Meghan turn away from Britain and towards world stage

Analysis: Couple's treatment by a critical UK press made any return as working royals unlikely

The decision by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to permanently step down as working royals comes as no surprise.

When they first announced their wish to no longer perform royal duties, and to become financially independent - blindsiding Buckingham Palace by making their intentions public before matters had been negotiated with the Queen - it was hard to see how they could return.