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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Will No Longer Use Their HRH Titles

Amy Mackelden
Photo credit: Max Mumby/Indigo - Getty Images
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From Harper's BAZAAR

  • Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have come to an agreement with the royal family regarding their decision to step down as senior royals.

  • In a statement released by Buckingham Palace, it was revealed that Meghan and Harry would no longer use their royal titles.

  • The queen said in a statement, "I recognize the challenges they have experienced as a result of intense scrutiny."

A plethora of changes are ahead for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Queen Elizabeth released an official statement revealing that the royal family had come to an agreement regarding the future of the Sussexes. And in a statement from Buckingham palace, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed how they will proceed with stepping down.

Most notably, the statement revealed, "The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family," and "They will no longer receive public funds for Royal duties."

Read the statement from Buckingham Palace in full now:

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are grateful to Her Majesty and the Royal Family for their ongoing support as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.

As agreed in this new arrangement, they understand that they are required to step back from Royal duties, including official military appointments. They will no longer receive public funds for Royal duties.

With The Queen’s blessing, the Sussexes will continue to maintain their private patronages and associations. While they can no longer formally represent The Queen, the Sussexes have made clear that everything they do will continue to uphold the values of Her Majesty.

The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared their wish to repay Sovereign Grant expenditure for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage, which will remain their UK family home.

Buckingham Palace does not comment on the details of security arrangements.

There are well established independent processes to determine the need for publicly funded security.

This new model will take effect in the Spring of 2020.

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