Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will NOT be returning as working royals

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle confirm to the Queen they will NOT be returning as working royals

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle today confirmed to the Queen that they will not be returning as working members of the Royal Family, Buckingham Palace said today. 

A spokesman said: ‘The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have confirmed to Her Majesty The Queen that they will not be returning as working members of The Royal Family.

‘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.

‘The honorary military appointments and Royal patronages held by The Duke and Duchess will therefore be returned to Her Majesty, before being redistributed among working members of The Royal Family.

‘While all are saddened by their decision, The Duke and Duchess remain much loved members of the family.’

A spokesman for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said: ‘As evidenced by their work over the past year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain committed to their duty and service to the UK and around the world, and have offered their continued support to the organisations they have represented regardless of official role. We can all live a life of service. Service is universal.’

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released this picture on Sunday as they announced Meghan is pregnant with their second child