Will Meghan and Harry stop being the Duke and Duchess of Sussex?

MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry will give up their official royal titles – but will still be official known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

As part of the couple’s agreement with the Queen last year, Meghan and Harry retained their His/Her Highness titles but no longer use them.



Meghan, 39, and Prince Harry, 36, have retained their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles since leaving the UK

Will Meghan and Harry stop being the Duke and Duchess of Sussex?

As explained in a January announcement, from Spring they will formally retain their titles of ‘His/Her Royal Highness’ but no longer actively use their ‘HRH’s.

Meghan, 39, and Prince Harry, 36, have retained their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles since leaving the UK – which was dubbed “Megxit”.

But in recent months, the couple have opted to simply introduce themselves by their first names.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry won’t be able to wear his military uniform at official events after being stripped of his honorary titles in the Megxit review.

In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “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.”

The Duke of Sussex was said to be “upset” at the prospect of losing his titles and patronages – with the palace today confirming he would no longer hold the honorary positions.

Harry and Meghan – who this week announced they were expecting another baby – were reportedly “resigned” to losing their roles.

The couple have around 18 royal and private patronages but have not returned to the UK for 11 months.