Prince Harry was in London when he spoke of his decision to leave the family in search of a more private life. 9News
The Duke of Sussex has said he is "taking a leap of faith" in stepping back from his life as a member of the royal family but added "there really was no other option", during a speech at a private dinner for his charity Sentebale.
"I also know that you've come to know me well enough over these years to trust that the woman I chose as my wife upholds the same values as I do, and she does, and she's the same woman I fell in love with," he said."We both do everything we can to fly the flag and carry out our roles for this country with pride.
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