Royal couple announce new media strategy in website

The Duke and Duchess of Essex have announced new rules of engaging with the media to "ensure diverse and open access to their work", according to their website Sussexroyal.com.

The website details the royal couple's new media strategy that includes withdrawing from the Royal Rota system, a pool of British media outlets who have traditionally obtained exclusive rights to cover royal events. The move follows the Harry and Meghan's surprise announcement that they will step back from their senior roles and spend more time in North America, a royal source said. Their decision to step away from royal duties sent shock waves through the royal family.