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UKIP leader breaks up with girlfriend over racist texts about Meghan Markle

UKIP leader, Henry Bolton, broke up with girlfriend Jo Marney after a newspaper published text messages where she said that Megan Markle would "taint" the royal family.

Model Jo Marney apologizes for language, says comments taken out of context

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UKIP leader Henry Bolton is seen here with now ex-girlfriend Jo Marney in a photo posted to Marney's Twitter page on Dec. 26, 2017. (Jo Marney/Twitter)

The leader of the anti-EU U.K. Independence Party says he has broken up with his girlfriend after she made racist remarks about Prince Harry's fiancée, Meghan Markle.

Henry Bolton said Monday that "the romantic side" of his relationship with 25-year-old Jo Marney was over.

But the 54-year-old former soldier told ITV that he would not resign as party chief.

Marney, who describes herself as a model and actor, was suspended from UKIP after the Mail on Sunday newspaper published text messages to a friend in which she said Markle would "taint" the royal family.

Jo Marney said in text messages to a friend that Megan Markle would "taint" the royal family. (Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images)

Marney has apologized for the "shocking language," but says her words were taken out of context.

UKIP helped drive Britain's decision in 2016 to leave the European Union, but has struggled since then to retain support.

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