Prince Harry is the smarter royal brother.

Today, he and his wife Meghan — who has been savaged in the British press — are announcing that they're stepping back from senior-royal duties, will be living in the UK and in North America, and are launching a charitable endeavor.

They'll also be working on being financially independent.

It's almost like this is what happens when your mom is hounded to death ...

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Full statement:

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. It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment. We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages. This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity. We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties. Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support.

If anyone wants to blame Meghan, blame this: