Buckingham Palace confirmed Friday that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, will not be returning to royal duties, and Harry will give up his honorary military titles a decision that makes formal, and final, the couple's split from the royal family. When Harry and Meghan stepped away from full-time royal life in March 2020,…
An official announcement from Buckingham Palace states that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have completed their one-year review and will be stepping away permanently
the Queen they will not return as working members of the
Royal Family, and will return their honourary military appointments and royal patronages as a result, Buckingham Palace says. The news comes just shy of one year on from the
Duke and Duchess of Sussex s final engagement as senior royals, which saw them step out with other members of the Royal Family to the
Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on March 9, 2020. Following conversations with The Duke, the Queen has written confirming that in stepping away from the work of the Royal Family, it is not possible to continue with the responsibilities and duties that come with a life of public service, Buckingham Palace s statement reads.
Her Majesty is keen to wipe the slate clean following Harry and Meghan s departure from the royal family and considers the saga finished with, sources told the Mirror.
| UPDATED: 20:11, Sun, Feb 21, 2021
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