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Tara Fitzpatrick

Harry and Meghan have titles removed after telling Queen they won't return to Royal Family

Harry and Meghan have confirmed they will not be returning as working members of the Royal Family.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed to the Queen they will not be resuming their roles following stepping away last year.

The decision was made following conversations between Harry and his family.

The couple, known in Scotland as the Earl and Countess of Dumbarton, say they will continue to support organisations they have formally represented.

They will however be stripped of their honorary military appointments and royal patronages.

Buckingham Palace said they are “saddened” by the decision.

The military, Commonwealth and charitable associations which will revert to the Queen are The Royal Marines, RAF Honington, Royal Navy Small Ships and Diving, The Queen's Commonwealth Trust, The Rugby Football Union, The Rugby Football League, The Royal National Theatre and The Association of Commonwealth Universities.

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A spokesperson for Harry and Meghan said: "As evidenced by their work over the past year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain committed to their duty and service to the UK and around the world, and have offered their continued support to the organisations they have represented regardless of official role.

"We can all live a life of service. Service is universal."

Buckingham Palace said in a statement: "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have confirmed to Her Majesty The Queen that they will not be returning 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 honorary military appointments and Royal patronages held by The Duke and Duchess will therefore be returned to Her Majesty, before being redistributed among working members of The Royal Family.

"While all are saddened by their decision, The Duke and Duchess remain much loved members of the family."
 

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