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Royals 'injured' as a Sussexes 'next Chapter'

If you were surprised by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the announcement, you would seem a step back from the duties as a "senior" royals, you're in Good Company . according to the BBC ' s royal correspondent Jonny Dymond. Senior members of the Royal Family are said to be disappointed and hurt. On the plate of The Palace , he can "understand their desire to take a different approach", But adds, "these are complicated issues that take time to work through".

Harry and Meghan said she made the decision "after many months of reflection". They plan to split their time between the UK and North America , while "continue to honor our duty to The Queen , the Commonwealth and our sponsorships". In the midst of suggestions that allow you to perhaps settling in Canada, Dickie Arbiter , the former press spokesman for The Queen said, it could be a nightmare "logistics". He asks: "Who is the safety? It is Scotland Yard ? It is the canadian, is asked, it? Who should pay?"

US 'ready for serious negotiations" with Iran

It appears to be a de-escalation of tensions between the US and Iran, with Washington say, it follows that the countries in the exchange of hostilities. It Comes as the United States and Iran described her actions as "self-defense" in separate letters to the UN. According to President Donald Trump , no American or Iraqi casualties in the missile attacks on air force bases housing U.S. forces in Iraq. He says that Iran seems to be "Stand-down". The Supreme leader Ali Khamenei had described the attacks as retaliation for the U.S. assassination of general Qasem Soleimani as a "slap in The Face " for the United States. However, in his letter to the United Nations, Tehran says, it is "not after the escalation, or war."

Soul singer Celeste wins BBC Sound of 2020

The award has helped propel the careers of Adele, Haim and Ellie Goulding . Now the soul singer, after a vote of 170 music critics and figures from the industry. Born in LA, But grew up in Brighton, Sussex, Celeste wrote first the sirens, at the age of 17, in homage to her Jamaican father, who died of lung cancer. She later moved to London only £100, But fired from work calls in sick, to write songs. She was soon picked up by record companies and went to assist, Janelle Monáe, Neneh Cherry and Michael Kiwanuka On Tour . As Radio 1 's Annie Mac says: "I have countless emotional texts of headphones that sit in your car and lose your song" Strange before with your evening. Her songwriting is personal and poignant, But with universal appeal. "

Why Brexit stage Two, it can be a rocky ride

Katya Adler , Europe editor, BBC News

"Only as True Friends , I want to be is honest about what is in front of us. "The Words of the new President of the European Commission , when she went to Downing Street and her first face-to-face meeting with Boris Johnson on Wednesday. What is the future of the EU and the UK could, on The Surface , seem relatively simple.

By the end of this month, both the European and the British parliaments have ratified the negotiated divorce deal. From 1. February, the UK no longer a member of the EU and of the end of the year, says Boris Johnson , a new, ambitious trade deal has been negotiated and signed by both parties. So. is this sailing for a year the bilateral level?

What the papers say

the decision of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex roles a step back from "senior" in some capacity. "Harry and Meghan exit the company," is the headline in The Daily Telegraph. For The Sun , it's a case of "Megxit. "The Daily Mirror is concerned, "you didn't tell' T even The Queen ", while the Daily Mail reports that the monarch is "fury". The Daily Star refers to the story on a small front-page-picture, But The Most fun with its headline: "The king formerly known as Prince. "

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