Prince Harry and Meghan Markle officially resign from all royal duties
The couple stepped back from official royal duties in 2020.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle [Instagram/SussexRoyal]
Recommended articles
![Zainab Balogun suffered from a medical disorder that had an impact on her marriage [Instagram/ZainabBalogun]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'100'%20height%3D'100'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Zainab Balogun suffered from a medical disorder that had an impact on her marriage [Instagram/ZainabBalogun]")
According to a statement released by the Buckingham Palace on Friday, February 19, 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will no longer serve 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 statement read.
![Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down from royal duties in 2020. [Instagram/SussexRoyal]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'790'%20height%3D'790'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down from royal duties in 2020. [Instagram/SussexRoyal]")
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down from royal duties in 2020. [Instagram/SussexRoyal]
Pulse Nigeria
ADVERTISEMENT
It also stated that the couple’s honorary military appointments and royal patronages would be returned to Queen Elizabeth II to be redistributed.
“While all are saddened by their decision, The Duke and Duchess remain much loved members of the family,” the statement concluded.
![Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle [PageSix]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'671'%20height%3D'540'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle [PageSix]")
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle [PageSix]
Pulse Nigeria
Harry and Meghan who are expecting a baby shocked the world in January 2020, when they announced that they would be stepping back as senior members of the royal family.
The couple announced the shocking news via their official Instagram page on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.
ADVERTISEMENT
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got married in 2018 at a star-studded wedding held in England.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
Zainab Balogun explains how medical disorder affected her marriage
Sina Rambo's wife, Heidi Korth publicly announces divorce
KCee is making a full circle 10 years after 'Limpopo' [Afrobeats Throwback]
Caroline Danjuma wants to reconcile with ex-husband on one condition
Mr. Eazi announces Choplife Soundsystem world tour
Tiwa Savage returns with new hit single 'Pick Up'
I did not pursue acting at first – Genoveva Umeh
Reekado Banks drops new exciting single 'Feel Different' featuring Adekunle Gold & Maleek Berry
Burna Boy inspired our hit single 'Barawo': Ajebo Hustlers
Pulse Sports
'There are people in Barcelona who don't want me to return' — Messi
EXCLUSIVE: ‘It is only Paul Onuachu’ — Frank Onyeka reveals his Super Eagles friend
Explained: How much will Lionel Messi earn at Inter Miami in USA?
Ese Brume soars to her best mark this season at ORLEN's Cup
Romelu Lukaku gives advice on how to stop racism in football
Victor Osimhen’s unprecedented Capocannoniere
Chukwueze beats two Morocco stars and Ghanaian striker to LaLiga award
ADVERTISEMENT
![Kizz Daniel and his fiancée have now separated. [Instagram]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'300'%20height%3D'172'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Kizz Daniel and his fiancée have now separated. [Instagram]")