The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have told the UK's tabloid press that they are now ceasing all cooperation with them.
On Sunday evening - in a letter to the editors of the Sun, Mirror, Mail and Express titles - a representative for the couple said they felt compelled to make this move due to "distorted, false or invasive" stories, per the BBC.
They stated that they will no longer respond to any inquiries from journalists working from the organizations, instead, there will now be a policy of "zero engagement", except when necessary through their lawyers.
Harry and Meghan asserted that they refused to "offer themselves up as currency for an economy of click bait and distortion," adding that it was "gravely concerning that an influential slice of the media" has printed "distorted, false or invasive" articles.
"There is a real human cost to this way of doing business and it affects every corner of society," the letter continued. "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have watched people they know - as well as complete strangers - have their lives completely pulled apart for no good reason, other than the fact that salacious gossip boosts advertising revenue."
The new policy will apply to the four newspapers, their Sunday editions and associated websites, according to the Guardian.
This ban on engagement means that the couple's PR team will no longer answer calls from the papers asking them to confirm claims about the couple.
Watch as Meghan Markle opens up about the struggles of motherhood:"This policy is not about avoiding criticism. It’s not about shutting down public conversation or censoring accurate reporting. Media have every right to report on and indeed have an opinion on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, good or bad. But it can’t be based on a lie."
The pair's representatives noted that they are happy to engage with other outlets, especially new and grassroots organizations, in order to "spotlight issues and causes that so desperately need acknowledging."