Prince Harry and Meghan will not be returning as working members of the royal family

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As a result, the honorary military appointments and royal patronages of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be revoked and redistributed to working members of the royal family, the palace said in a statement.

The Queen has “confirmed in writing that it is not possible to continue the work of the royal family, to carry on with the responsibilities and duties that come with a life in public service,” the statement said.

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“Although they are all saddened by their decision, the Duke and Duchess remain beloved members of the family,” the palace said.

The pair stepped down from official royal duties in January 2020 and moved to North America, a rare move for senior royals.

They have since launched their own media ventures and announced earlier this week that they will be taking part in an interview with Oprah Winfrey – their first sit-down performance since leaving London.

A spokesperson for the couple said on Friday that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex “remain committed to their duty and service to the UK and the rest of the world” and “have offered their continued support to the organizations they have represented, regardless of the status. official role. “

“We can all live a life of service. Service is universal,” the spokesman added.

The announcement comes just days after the couple revealed they are expecting their second child.
Prince Philip, the queen’s husband and Harry’s grandfather, is currently in a hospital in London as a “precautionary measure” after feeling unwell.

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