Queen agrees to transition period for Prince Harry and Meghan

The transition period will allow them to split their time between the UK and Canada

Queen-Elizabeth-Meghan-Markle-Prince-Harry-AP File photo of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, Meghan the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry | AP

Queen Elizabeth II on Monday agreed to offer Prince Harry and Meghan Markle a period of transition during which the couple can divide their time between the UK and Canada.

In a statement released by the Buckingham Palace after the crisis talks, it emerged that the details of their future roles will be fleshed out over time.

The Queen met her grandson, Prince Harry, for face-to-face talks and discussed the future roles for him and his wife Meghan following the couple's bombshell announcement that they want to "step back" from Britain's royal duties.

On January 8, the couple announced their decision to step back as senior members of the royal family.

In an Instagram post, they said, "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. We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen."