PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle tonight quit as senior royals and revealed they are moving out of the UK.

The pair posted on Instagram they plan to "step back" from royal duties and split their time between Britain and North America - with Canada expected to be their second home.

The couple say they will be "financially independent" as they "carve out a progressive new role", but will still support the Queen.

Tonight the BBC reported no other members of the Royal Family were told before the bombshell announcement - with the Queen said to be "disappointed".

And a statement from Buckingham Palace admitted discussions with the couple will be "complicated".

The Duke and Duchess said in their surprise statement this evening: "After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution.