Meghan Markle has been pictured with baby son, Archie for the first time since she and Prince Harry announced they would be quitting the royal family for a new life in Canada together.
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In pictures obtained by Mail Online, the former Suits actress was spotted with Archie strapped to her front whilst walking her two dogs, Oz and Guy on Vancouver Island, Canada.
The former Duchess of Sussex kept out the chill in a thick sweatshirt, beanie hat and yoga pants, whilst sporting a pair of sturdy hiking boots for her stroll in Horth Hill Regional Park just a couple of miles from the oceanfront home where she has spent most of the past two months on Canada’s Vancouver Island.
The newly released pictures follow news that Prince Harry is currently on his way back to Canada to join Meghan and Archie, just 24 hours after giving his first public speech since confirming that he and Meghan will be stepping down as senior royals, giving back taxpayers money for the renovations to Frogmore Cottage and spending most of their time in North America.
On Sunday, the 35-year-old opened up about the decision during a speech at a private fundraiser for his charity Sentebale at The Ivy Chelsea Garden in London.
Harry spoke candidly about choosing to step back from royal life – a decision that he said wasn’t made lightly and has brought “great sadness”.
“Before I begin, I must say that I can only imagine what you may have heard or perhaps read over the last few weeks. So, I want you to hear the truth from me, as much as I can share – not as a Prince, or a Duke, but as Harry, the same person that many of you have watched grow up over the last 35 years – but with a clearer perspective,” Harry began.
Harry said while the UK will always be his home, he made the decision in light of the recent events, which have had a direct effect on the wellbeing of his family.
“For those reasons, it brings me great sadness that it has come to this. The decision that I have made for my wife and I to step back, is not one I made lightly.
“It was so many months of talks after so many years of challenges. And I know I haven’t always gotten it right, but as far as this goes, there really was no other option. What I want to make clear is we’re not walking away, and we certainly aren’t walking away from you.”
The Duke went on to say that despite wanting to continue serving the Queen without public funding, it became apparent such a position was not going to be possible.
He added: “I hope that helps you understand what it had to come to, that I would step my family back from all I have ever known, to take a step forward into what I hope can be a more peaceful life.
“I was born into this life, and it is a great honour to serve my country and the queen. When I lost my mum 23 years ago, you took me under your wing.
“You’ve looked out for me for so long, but the media is a powerful force, and my hope is one day our collective support for each other can be more powerful because this is so much bigger than just us.”
Harry concluded by thanking his family and friends for their support, before saying it has been a privilege to serve them, adding he will continue to lead a life of service.
“I will always have the utmost respect for my grandmother, my commander in chief, and I am incredibly grateful to her and the rest of my family, for the support they have shown Meghan and I over the last few months.
“I will continue to be the same man who holds his country dear and dedicates his life to supporting the causes, charities and military communities that are so important to me.
“We are taking a leap of faith – thank you for giving me the courage to take this next step.”
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