Meghan MarkleandPrince Harryare strongly asserting their commitment to “a life of service” — a direct response to the Queen’s statement announcing that the pair haveofficially stepped down from their rolesas working members of the royal family.
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In response,Prince Harryand Meghan pushed back with a statement that pointedly referenced the Queen’s: “We can all live a life of service. Service is universal.”
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Dominic Lipinski/PA Images via Getty
Prince Harryand Meghan’s office also said that the pair “remain committed to their duty and service to the U.K. and around the world, and have offered their continued support to the organizations they have represented regardless of official role.”
Meghan Markle and Queen Elizabeth in 2018.Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Prince Harrywill lose his honorary military appointments, which will subsequently be redistributed “among working members of The Royal Family.”
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Several of the patronagesshared their gratitudeto Harry and Meghan on social media amid the announcement.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Chris Jackson/Getty
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AlthoughPrince Harryand Meghan, 39, no longer use theircoveted His/Her Royal Highness titles, they will retain them — along with their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles.
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