UK: Harry and Meghan lose their official titles
Harry and Meghan AP - Henk Kruger
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The royal couple, withdrawn from the British crown for a year, have lost their last official titles.
The couple's one-year transition period to decide to return to the royal family ended on February 19, 2021.
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The couple had withdrawn in April 2020. They had then explained to suffer hard media pressure and want to lead a life independent of royalty, including financially.
This decision was to be reviewed after one year, on March 31.
The 36-year-old Duke of Sussex therefore had his military titles withdrawn, notably in the Royal Marines, to which he was very attached after having served in Afghanistan, as well as his representative function for the rugby federation.
As for the Duchess of Sussex, she lost her charitable patronages, notably at the National Theater in London and within the Commonwealth.
A situation deplored by the palace which emphasizes that "
all are saddened by this decision
" at Buckingham Palace.
The couple who are expecting their second child and live in Santa Barbara, near Los Angeles, have already signed contracts with the Netflix and Spotify platforms.
They say they remain "
attached to their duty and service in the UK and the rest of the world
."
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