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【縛雞之見】

刊出這篇，也表示我們不是如部分資淺讀者所誤解的：只注意日本皇室。

拒絕王室成員身分，對許多中華文化者而言，是不可思議的

蘇塞克斯公爵和公爵夫人拒絕王室成員身分之後，財務獨立問題，包括因身分而來的財產，因此財產而來的孳息收益，因自己非王室成員身分之所得等等，還有子嗣的繼承權利，非常複雜。

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A personal message from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex:

蘇塞克斯公爵和公爵夫人的個人信息：

"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.

經過幾個月的反思和內部討論，我們已選擇在今年，開始在體制中扮演進步新角色之過渡。

"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.

我們打算退出皇室高階成員的身分，努力實現財務獨立，同時繼續全力支持女王陛下。

"It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment.

有了您的鼓勵，特別是在過去的幾年中，讓我們感覺該準備進行此調整。

"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.

我們現在計劃平衡我們在英國和北美間的時間，繼續履行我們對女王，國協和我們特權的義務。

"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.

這種地理上的平衡，將使我們在皇家傳統正面價值中養育兒子，同時也為我們的家人提供了一個可以專注於未來空間，包括成立新的慈善實體。

"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.

我們期待在適當的時候分享這下階段振奮人心的全部細節，因為我們將繼續與女王陛下，威爾士親王，劍橋公爵和所有相關方進行合作。

"Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support."

在此之前，請接受我們最深切的感謝，感謝您一如既往的支持。

Buckingham Palace responded with a statement:

白金漢宮回應：

"Discussions with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are at an early stage.

與蘇塞克斯公爵和公爵夫人的討論尚處於初期階段。

"We understand their desire to take a different approach, but these are complicated issues that will take time to work through."

我們理解他們希望採用不同方法的願望，但是這些都是複雜的問題，需要花費一些時間來解決。