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It is understood that the pair had hoped to keep their formal rolesCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Buckingham Palace confirmed the couple will no longer hold their formal positions with a range of military, arts, Commonwealth and sporting organisations.
But the decision is said to have come as a bitter blow to Harry and Meghan who, despite wanting to remain in the US for personal and financial freedom, believed they could still represent the public-facing bodies.
A royal source told the PA news agency they had absolutely, no question they wanted to retain the positions they had lost. They do respect the decision but they always made clear they were committed to doing the roles, the source added.
THE Queen put duty before love yesterday when she stripped Harry and Meghan of their royal patronages. The saddened monarch said the couple had stepped away from a life of public service after their decision to leave Britain to pursue lucrative interests in the US.