Getty Images Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are getting advice on their future outside the royal family from Barack and Michelle Obama, according to a report by the Daily Mail. A source told the newspaper that the couple, also called the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, admire the way the Obamas have made money since leaving office but still enjoy a lot of popularity. The duke and duchess this week made an unexpected announcement that they would step back from their duties as senior royals and spend much of their time in North America. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly getting advice from Barack and Michelle Obama, with a view to modeling their future trajectory on them. The royal couple, also known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have discussed their plans for life outside the royal family with the Obamas, according to the Daily Mail.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: Extremists turned a frog meme into a hate symbol, but Hong Kong protesters revived it as an emblem of hopeSee Also:Trump calls Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's decision to step back from the royal family 'sad' and says he 'doesn't think this should be happening' to the QueenMeghan Markle planned her bombshell departure as a senior royal with the company that built her old lifestyle blogPrince Charles could take away the millions of dollars he gives to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle if they pull back too much from royal duties