On January 9th, 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, announced that they would be stepping down from their roles as working members of the British Royal Family. This decision came after a period of intense speculation and discussion about the couple’s future roles within the monarchy.
Despite stepping down from their roles as working members of the royal family, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will still retain their royal titles. The titles were bestowed upon them when they married in 2018, and are a part of their legacy as members of the royal family.
The couple’s decision to step down from their roles as working members of the royal family has been met with both support and criticism. Supporters of the couple have praised their decision to pursue a more independent lifestyle, while critics have questioned the couple’s commitment to the monarchy and their decision to relinquish their royal titles.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have stated that they will continue to support the Queen and the Royal Family in a non-working capacity. They have also stated that they plan to continue to use their platform to support causes that are important to them, such as the environment, mental health, and gender equality.
In the wake of the couple’s decision to step down from their roles as working members of the royal family, there has been much speculation about their future plans. While the couple has yet to make any definitive statements about their future, it is clear that they are committed to creating a life for themselves that is separate from the monarchy.
While Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are no longer working members of the royal family, they will still retain their royal titles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. This decision has been met with both support and criticism, and it remains to be seen what the couple’s future plans will be.
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