How do I move an iCloud email address to a different Apple ID

I have been previously using an iCloud email address with an Apple ID which is my parents. I now have a new device (new iPad for Christmas ) and am using my own Apple ID. I want to transfer the email address I previously had to my new ID so I own it, and can disable it on the other ID. It doesn't look like this is anywhere on the Apple support site and a web search hasn't led to anything.
I wonder if it would be possible to delete the email address from the previous account, and then register the name on my new one - i.e. just release and then reclaim it rather than transfer it.
I have been using the address for some services already so it would be really great if i could keep it exactly the same and not loose associations.
If anyone has any ideas I'd be grateful for the advice.

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Sorry that's not possible, you can't transfer the iCloud email address.

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