Prince Harry and Meghan did not inform the Queen or any other royal before their announcement on Wednesday, said BBC royal correspondent Jonny Dymond.

Buckingham Palace was “blindsided”, he said, as talks about their future had begun but were in very early stages.

The Palace said there were “complicated issues” to work through.

Former BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt told BBC Newsnight: “I’m always very wary of using the word ‘unprecedented’ but I cannot think of a previous example where they [the Royal Family] have washed their dirty linen in public.”

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In their statement, Harry and Meghan said they made the decision “after many months of reflection and internal discussions”.

They plan to split their time between the UK and North America, while “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,” the couple said.

Prince Harry and Meghan

Former press secretary to the Queen Dickie Arbiter said exactly how they will execute their plan “remains to be seen”.

“It’s is a logistical nightmare,” he told Newsnight. “There’s a question of security: who provides the security?

“Is it Scotland Yard, as it does provide royalty protection. Is it the Canadians that’s going to be asked to provide it? Who is going to pay for it?”

A staging post to leaving the Royal Family?

Analysis

This is clearly a major rift between Harry and Meghan on one part, and the rest of the Royal Family on the other.

There are far more questions than answers; what will their new role be? Where will they live, and who will pay for it? What relationship will they have with the rest of the Royal Family?

And there’s the institutional question. What does this mean for the Royal Family?

It comes just months after Prince Andrew stepped back from his duties after a BBC interview about his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Some might see this as the slimmed-down monarchy that the 21st Century needs.

But Harry and Meghan reached people that other royals didn’t. They were part of the reinvention and refreshing of the institution.

We’re now in wait-and-see mode as to whether this new model of being a royal can work – or if this is really a staging post for them to leave the Royal Family.

Signs the couple were unhappy with their royal life have been apparent for some months, said BBC royal editor Nicholas Witchell.

In October last year, the Duchess of Sussex began legal action against the Mail on Sunday over a claim that it unlawfully published one of her private letters. The paper stands by its story.

At the time, Prince Harry said his wife had “become one of the latest victims of a British tabloid press” after a “ruthless campaign” of “relentless propaganda”.

“Though we have continued to put on a brave face… I cannot begin to describe how painful it has been,” he said.

In an ITV documentary last year, Meghan described motherhood as a “struggle” due to intense interest from newspapers. “Not many people have asked if I’m OK,” she said.

On Wednesday the royal couple announced they would be adopting a “revised media approach” from the spring.

As part of the new strategy, published on their website, they will “engage with grassroots media organisations and young, up-and-coming journalists”.

They will also pull out of the so-called royal rota system, where journalists and media representatives are given exclusive access to cover royal engagements on the understanding they share the material they gather.

“The current system predates the dramatic transformation of news reporting in the digital age,” the couple said.

Harry is sixth in line to the throne – behind Prince Charles, Prince William and his three children.

Source: BBC

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Commonwealth Foundation Grants: The Foundation’s responsive grants enable people from developing Commonwealth countries to participate in activities such as short training courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, cultural festivals, exchanges and study visits in other Commonwealth countries.

In particular, the Foundation targets activities that strengthen the capacity of civil society organisations in areas of work that overlap with the Foundation’s three programme areas: Governance and Democracy; Sustainable Development; and Culture and Diversity.

All grant applications must relate to the Foundation’s mission and priority areas of interest.

The standard application form should be completed by all grant applicants.

Word documents can be submitted by email to: geninfo [at] commonwealth.int; or by post to Grant Applications, Commonwealth Foundation, Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5HY, UK. Tel: +44 (0)20 7930 3783. Fax: +44 (0)20 7839 8157.

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The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission UK invites applications for Commonwealth scholarships. International scholarships, college scholarships, study abroad and get financial aid.

Scholarship 2012/2013 Eligibility:

To apply for the awards, candidates should:

1. Be Commonwealth citizens, refugees, or British protected persons.

2. Be permanently resident in a Commonwealth country other than the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.

3. Be available to commence their academic studies in the UnitedKingdom by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2012.

4. Hold, by October 2012, a first degree of upper second class Honours standard (or above); or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification, which will normally be a Master’s degree.

5. For clinical training in the fields of medicine and dentistry, have qualified as a doctor or dentist between 1 October 2002 and 30 September 2007.

Scholarship 2012/2013 Award

Each Scholarship provides:

• Student concessionary or other approved airfare to the UnitedKingdom and return on expiry of the Scholarship (the cost of journeys made before final award confirmation will not normally be reimbursed, nor can fares be paid for a Scholar’s dependants)
• Candidates will be given a formal Notification of Award – the offer of a Scholarship – as soon as terms of admission to the university/institution have been agreed
• Formal confirmation of the award will be issued when all conditions of the Notification of Award have been metScholars will be expected to take up the award from the date stated by the Commission in its Notification of Award
• A Commonwealth Scholarship covers fees, fares and personal maintenance.
• Similar awards may not be held concurrentlyScholars will be expected to reside in the United Kingdom through -out their award, and to seek prior approval for any proposed visits abroad
• Scholars may not undertake paid employment during their awardwithout prior consent
• The Commission will require a medical report before an award can be confirmed
• Scholars will be required to sign an undertaking to return to their home country as soon as their award comes to an end
• The Commission will only consider requests to extend leave toremain in the UK post-award for those wishing to move from Master’s to PhD study. Strict conditions will apply
• The Commission will therefore be unable to provide any letter of support which might be required by an award holder to stay on to work in the UK

Application Deadline; 7 December.

For more information and application, please visit; Commonwealth Scholarships – developing countries scholarships

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Commonwealth Scholarships in South Africa: Students from a developing country in the Commonwealth who meet the entrance requirements for postgraduate study at the respective institutions are eligible to apply for Commonwealth Scholarships in South Africa.

Each institution (listed below) has its own application and selection procedure and it is imperative for interested applicants to contact the institutions directly for more information.

The following institutions are offering scholarships under the auspices of the Commonwealth Scholarship & Fellowship Scheme:

• Rhodes University (www.ru.ac.za) Masters degree study in any field of study – Humanities, Science, Commerce, Education, Pharmacy & Law Applicants should submit a full CV and Academic record (verified) to pgfinaid-admin[at]ru.ac.za by 15 October. Please contact John Gillam at telephone number +27 46 6038179 or email j.p.gillam[at]ru.ac.z for any enquiries and further information.
• University of Johannesburg (www.uj.ac.za) 2 PhD Fellowships & 1 Postdoctoral Fellowship Please contact Ms Nandarani Maistry at the University of Johannesburg on telephone number +27 11 559 6383 or email nmaistry[at]uj.ac.za for information on the application process and closing date.
• University of Pretoria (www.up.ac.za) 2 PhD Scholarships & 1 Postdoctoral Scholarship.Click here for full details on the PhD Scholarships and Click here for full details on the Postdoctoral Scholarship. Please note that the application deadline is 14 January.
• Tshwane University of Technology (www.tut.ac.za): Contact Dilla Wright at telephone number +27 12 382 5154 or email wrightd[at]tut.ac.za.
• University of Cape Town (www.uct.ac.za) Postgraduate studies
• University of KwaZulu Natal (www.ukzn.ac.za) Postgraduate studies.

For further details, and application materials, contact: Commonwealth Scholarships in South Africa

Call for applications at Commonwealth in South Africa

Commonwealth Scholarships in South Africa: Students from a developing country in the Commonwealth who meet the entrance requirements for postgraduate study at the respective institutions are eligible to apply for Commonwealth Scholarships in South Africa.

Each institution (listed below) has its own application and selection procedure and it is imperative for interested applicants to contact the institutions directly for more information.

The following institutions are offering scholarships under the auspices of the Commonwealth Scholarship & Fellowship Scheme:

• Rhodes University (www.ru.ac.za) Masters degree study in any field of study – Humanities, Science, Commerce, Education, Pharmacy & Law Applicants should submit a full CV and Academic record (verified) to pgfinaid-admin[at]ru.ac.za by 15 October. Please contact John Gillam at telephone number +27 46 6038179 or email j.p.gillam[at]ru.ac.z for any enquiries and further information.
• University of Johannesburg (www.uj.ac.za) 2 PhD Fellowships & 1 Postdoctoral Fellowship Please contact Ms Nandarani Maistry at the University of Johannesburg on telephone number +27 11 559 6383 or email nmaistry[at]uj.ac.za for information on the application process and closing date.
• University of Pretoria (www.up.ac.za) 2 PhD Scholarships & 1 Postdoctoral Scholarship.Click here for full details on the PhD Scholarships and Click here for full details on the Postdoctoral Scholarship. Please note that the application deadline is 14 January.
• Tshwane University of Technology (www.tut.ac.za): Contact Dilla Wright at telephone number +27 12 382 5154 or email wrightd[at]tut.ac.za.
• University of Cape Town (www.uct.ac.za) Postgraduate studies
• University of KwaZulu Natal (www.ukzn.ac.za) Postgraduate studies.

For further details, and application materials, contact: Commonwealth Scholarships in South Africa

Commonwealth Scholarships in South Africa: Students from a developing country in the Commonwealth who meet the entrance requirements for postgraduate study at the respective institutions are eligible to apply for Commonwealth Scholarships in South Africa.

Each institution (listed below) has its own application and selection procedure and it is imperative for interested applicants to contact the institutions directly for more information.

The following institutions are offering scholarships under the auspices of the Commonwealth Scholarship & Fellowship Scheme:

• Rhodes University (www.ru.ac.za) Masters degree study in any field of study – Humanities, Science, Commerce, Education, Pharmacy & Law Applicants should submit a full CV and Academic record (verified) to pgfinaid-admin[at]ru.ac.za by 15 October. Please contact John Gillam at telephone number +27 46 6038179 or email j.p.gillam[at]ru.ac.z for any enquiries and further information.
• University of Johannesburg (www.uj.ac.za) 2 PhD Fellowships & 1 Postdoctoral Fellowship Please contact Ms Nandarani Maistry at the University of Johannesburg on telephone number +27 11 559 6383 or email nmaistry[at]uj.ac.za for information on the application process and closing date.
• University of Pretoria (www.up.ac.za) 2 PhD Scholarships & 1 Postdoctoral Scholarship.Click here for full details on the PhD Scholarships and Click here for full details on the Postdoctoral Scholarship. Please note that the application deadline is 14 January.
• Tshwane University of Technology (www.tut.ac.za): Contact Dilla Wright at telephone number +27 12 382 5154 or email wrightd[at]tut.ac.za.
• University of Cape Town (www.uct.ac.za) Postgraduate studies
• University of KwaZulu Natal (www.ukzn.ac.za) Postgraduate studies.

For further details, and application materials, contact: Commonwealth Scholarships in South Africa

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Jamaica Commonwealth Scholarship: The Government of Jamaica offers one Commonwealth Scholarship annually.

The award is open to citizens of any Commonwealth country, and is tenable at the University of the West Indies.

The award is intended primarily for postgraduate study, but candidates for undergraduate courses may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must normally be Commonwealth citizens or British protected persons resident in countries of the Commonwealth other than Jamaica and by the time of taking up the awards in October should be graduates of a university or college in their countries or holders of equivalent qualifications.
• The scholarship is open to both men and women who will not have reached their 35th birthday by 1st October in the year of award. In special circumstances applications may be accepted from candidates over 35 years of age.
• Successful candidates whose native language is not English may be required to sit the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
• The successful candidate will be required to submit a medical certificate.

The emoluments are intended to cover expenses of travel, living and study during the tenure of the scholarship, and will consist of:-

• fares (normally tourist class air rates) to the West Indies and return on expiry of the scholarship; in the case of a married scholar accompanied by a spouse-half the return passage will be paid in respect of the spouse, provided the duration of the course is more than one academic year;
• approved tuition, laboratory and examination fees;
• personal maintenance allowance at the rate of J$5,400 or TT$ 12,000.00 or B’dos$ 10,000.00 per annum for graduates;
• a maximum grant of J$500.00 or TT$l,400.00 or B’dos$l,400.00 per annum for approved books and apparatus;
• a grant for expenses of approved travel in connection with the course of up to the equivalent of 33100.00 per year;
• a clothing allowance of the equivalent of 13150.00 for scholars from temperate countries;
• for married scholars accompanied by their spouses, a marriage allowance of the equivalent of 33800.00 per annum. This allowance will be payable only to scholars who were married at the time of their application and will not be payable in respect of a spouse who holds a scholarship or who is in paid employment.

Email enquiries: csfpout [at] acu.ac.uk

For further details, and application materials, contact: Jamaica Commonwealth Scholarship

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MSc Scholarships in International Primary Health Care: The University of London (External System) is pleased to announce that the Commonwealth scholarships commission has agreed to sponsor students from developing Commonwealth nations to study on-line MSc in International Primary Health Care.

Please note that if you are applying for this scholarship, one of your referees must be your current employer or voluntary employer.

Potential students will need to apply using both the Commonwealth Scholarship Application form and the Course Application Form (See the address below to download)

Please note: Faxed applications are not accepted.

Both documents need to be completed and returned together to: postgraduate_admissions[at]lon.ac.uk

The application deadline is 30 April.

For more information and application materials, visit: MSc Scholarships in International Primary Health Care

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The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme and the University of Edinburgh supports 4 students through the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme.

The awards are open to students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom.

Applicants should not be currently living or studying in a developed country and should be willing to return to their home country as soon as they have completed their period of study.

They should hold, or expect to attain, a UK first degree (Bachelor’s degree) with at least upper second-class Honours (or the overseas equivalent).

Applications from students over 35 years old are not normally considered.

The scholarships cover tuition fees, living costs (including accommodation) and return airfares.

At the University of Edinburgh applications from students studying a one-year taught Master’s degree African Studies are considered.

Further details are available from:

The Centre for African Studies, Tel: + 44 131 650 3878, Email: african.studies [at] ed.ac.uk

Website: African Studies Commonwealth Scholarships, University of Edinburgh, UK.

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 African Studies Commonwealth Scholarships, in UK.

The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme and the University of Edinburgh supports 4 students through the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme.

The awards are open to students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom.

Applicants should not be currently living or studying in a developed country and should be willing to return to their home country as soon as they have completed their period of study.

They should hold, or expect to attain, a UK first degree (Bachelor’s degree) with at least upper second-class Honours (or the overseas equivalent).

Applications from students over 35 years old are not normally considered.

The scholarships cover tuition fees, living costs (including accommodation) and return airfares.

At the University of Edinburgh applications from students studying a one-year taught Master’s degree African Studies are considered.

Further details are available from:

The Centre for African Studies, Tel: + 44 131 650 3878, Email: african.studies [at] ed.ac.uk

Website: African Studies Commonwealth Scholarships, University of Edinburgh, UK.

Also see: Scholarships and Grants » Africa Scholarships » Africa Women Scholarships »

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Chevening Scholarships: Chevening Scholarships are provided by the British government’s flagship scholarship programme for postgraduate students in the UK.

If you are ambitious, focused and motivated, and realize that a qualification from Britain will help take you to the top in your career, consider applying for a Chevening Scholarship.

The British Council manages the scholarship programme on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Each year hundreds of African students are carefully selected for the scholarships through competitive interviews.

Drawn from both the public and private sectors, they are individuals who hope to play a key role in Africa’s future.

Applicants will be:

• Under the age of 35
• Have an upper second class first degree
• Have a track record of high performance
• Demonstrate ambition, creativity and innovation
• Be available to study for at least 1 year in the UK

The Application Process:

Interested candidates should forward an application letter demonstrating the above criteria and including details of:

• Education
• Experience
• Contact details

Attach one written piece of between 150-200 words on your intended subject of study and how you expect to benefit from this opportunity.

The Placement Process:

• British Council will facilitate selected candidates’ applications to UK higher education institutions. Candidates who have already made applications direct to UK institutions should provide details at interview.
• Once UK institutions have confirmed acceptance, the British Council will provide comprehensive face to face briefings to successful candidates. This includes information about living and studying in UK; the support candidates receive during their studies; the entitlements payable under the scheme, including full academic fees, international airfares and living allowances in UK.
• British Council will facilitate candidates’ departure arrangements, including UK visa applications and travel arrangements.

Deadline: Application date varies depending on the country you come from.

For further details, and application materials, contact: British Chevening Scholarships Website

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