Buckingham Palace confirms Prince Harry and his wife’s formal separation from the British royal family

Buckingham Palace announced today that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, have confirmed to Queen Elizabeth II that they will officially leave the British Royal Family, so with immediate effect, all of Prince Harry’s honorary military titles will be withdrawn and the couple will no longer be able to The couple will no longer receive royal support.

In a statement, Buckingham Palace said, “Her Majesty the Queen has confirmed in writing that she is no longer able to perform the public service of the royal family and the responsibilities and missions that accompany it after her withdrawal from the royal family. Therefore, the Duke and Duchess’s honorary military titles, as well as royal patronage, will be returned to Her Majesty and distributed to other members of the royal family instead.”

“Although everyone will be saddened by their decision, the Duke and the Duchess will remain a beloved part of the family.”