Queen Elizabeth II has confirmed Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will no longer be working royals and will lose their HRH titles in a statement outlining their future. Buckingham Palace confirmed Meghan and Harry will be known as Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in future and will no longer receive public funding as they step back as senior royals. In a personal statement about their future, the Queen expressed her support for the couple and said they would continue to be beloved members of her family.

Queen’s full statement

“Following many months of conversations and more recent discussions, I am pleased that together we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family.

“Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family.

“I recognise the challenges they have experienced as a result of intense scrutiny over the last two years and support their wish for a more independent life.

“I want to thank them for all their dedicated work across this country, the Commonwealth and beyond, and am particularly proud of how Meghan has so quickly become one of the family. 

“It is my whole family’s hope that today’s agreement allows them to start building a happy and peaceful new life.”

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A Buckingham Palace statement confirmed the couple would no longer receive public funding for royal duties and will repay the £2.4 million taxpayers’ money used to refurbish their rpoyal residence, Frogmore Cottage.

Buckingham Palace statement:

A statement from Buckingham Palace read: “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.”

ITV correspondent Chris Ship tweeted:   “Deal is done Harry & Meghan to stop using HRH title but will retain them. They will REPAY £2.4m refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage and pay rent/running costs.

“They will spend MAJORITY of their time in North America NOT the UK. Queen thanks them for their dedicated work.”

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