Prince Harry and Meghan lose their last official titles
Elizabeth II's grandson and his wife confirm their final withdrawal from the British royal family to the Queen
Prince Harry, grandson of Elizabeth II, and his wife Meghan lost their last official titles after confirming to the queen their final withdrawal from the British royal family, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday February 19 . As the couple do not wish to reverse their withdrawal at the end of the one-year transition period granted to them, the Duke of Sussex will therefore lose his military titles to which he was very attached, while his wife will lose her patronages charities, said the Palace in a statement, stressing that "all are saddened by this decision".
Anxious to acquire their financial independence and to protect themselves from media pressure, the couple caused a thunderclap in 2020 by withdrawing from official life. “Following conversations with the Duke, the Queen has written to confirm that by renouncing the work related to membership of the Royal Family it is not possible to continue to exercise the responsibilities and duties inherent in a life in the public service ”, it is added in the press release. Their titles will therefore be returned and distributed among the other members of the British royal family.
"Although everyone is saddened by their decision, the Duke and Duchess remain much loved members of the family," the Palace stressed. 36-year-old Prince Harry therefore loses his military titles, especially in the Royal Marines, to which he was very attached after having served in Afghanistan, as well as his representative function for the rugby federation. For her part, Meghan Markle will lose her charitable patronages, in particular at the National Theater in London. “As their work over the past year has shown, the Duke and Duchess remain committed to their duty and service in the UK and the rest of the world, and have continued to support the organizations they represent. whatever their official role, ”reacted a spokesperson for the couple.
Harry and Meghan, with their son Archie, are settled in California and have signed contracts with the platforms Netflix and Spotify. After the former actress announced that she had recently suffered a miscarriage, the couple revealed on Sunday February 14 that they were expecting a second child.
Soon, the couple will explain their decision to cut ties with the royal family in a long interview with the star of the interview confession Oprah Winfrey, which will be broadcast on March 7 on American television. The breakup comes as Prince Philip, 99, husband of the Queen and Harry's grandfather, was hospitalized in London after becoming unwell.
