Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Disclose New Details About Their Royal Exit
Feb 20, 2020 by apost team
Harry and Meghan's royal duties will officially end on March 31st. However, there are still ongoing discussions on whether or not the couple can use the word 'Royal.'
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According to BBC, a spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle said that their royal duties will end on March 31st. The couple reached an agreement with the Queen and will no longer hold office in Buckingham Palace after this set date. Instead, Harry and Meghan will be represented by their U.K. charity foundation team as of April 1st.
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The spokesperson reported on behalf of the Duke and Dutchess of Sussex:
“The Duke and Duchess will be spending their time in both the United Kingdom and North America. In addition to continuing to work closely with their existing patronages as they build a plan for engagements in the U.K. and the Commonwealth throughout the year, The Duke and Duchess have also been undertaking meetings as part of their ongoing work to establish a new non-profit organization...In general, the themes of their cause-related work will remain unchanged, which includes the Commonwealth, community, youth empowerment, and mental health, collectively.”
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The royal family will revisit the agreement in 12 months' time. The couple's spokesperson said:
“As there is no precedent for this new model of working and eventual financial independence, the Royal Family and The Sussexes have agreed to an initial 12-month review to ensure the arrangement works for all parties.”
The Duke and the Duchess will maintain their titles, as well as the Earl and Countess of Dumbarton and the Baron and Baroness Kilkeel, but they will not actively use their "HRH" (his/her royal highness) styles.
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Over the next few months, Harry and Meghan will be traveling to the U.K. for several engagements. “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be in the United Kingdom regularly,” the spokesperson added, and it seems that some of these trips will include Harry visiting the Invictus Games Choir along with Jon Bovi on March 6th, as well as the couple attending the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey on Commonwealth Day on March 9th.
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