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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
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in a statement on Friday, February 19, Buckingham Palace confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex would not return as working members of the royal family.
Following conversations with the duke, the queen has written confirming that by moving away from royal family work it is not possible to continue with the responsibilities and duties that a life of public service entails. Honorary military appointments and royal endorsements held by the Duke and Duchess will therefore be returned to His Majesty, before being redistributed among the working members of the Royal Family. “
The statement added: “While everyone is saddened by his decision, the Duke and Duchess remain very dear members of the family.”
The news comes after Harry and Meghan made the decision to step away from their royal roles in January 2020. A trial period followed while the couple settled in California. They have since created their organization, Archewell, and are expecting her second child together.
Charitable, Commonwealth and military associations that will return to the Queen after Harry and Meghan’s decision include The Royal Marines, RAF Honington, Royal Navy Small Ships and Diving, The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, The Rugby Football Union, The Rugby Football League, The Royal National Theater and Association of Commonwealth Universities.
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