Charities defend Harry and Meghan’s decision to reduce royal role

Support for couple from voluntary sector contrasts with criticism from military figures

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Community workers and charity organisers have defended the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after they were accused of letting the country and their family down by seeking to step back from their senior royal status.

After days of criticism of Harry and Meghan, the Queen said on Monday while she would have preferred them to remain as full-time royals she was "entirely supportive" of the plan.