The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not return to being working members of the British Royal Family.
The Duchess and Duke of Sussex
The married couple - who relocated to California last year - have confirmed their decision following discussions between Prince Harry and other members of the royal family.
Their decision means that Queen Elizabeth II has now stripped both her grandson Harry, 36, and his wife Duchess Meghan - formerly known as Meghan Markle - of their honorary military appointments and royal patronages.
A Buckingham Palace spokesman 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 announcement means the Duke and Duchess will no longer have official links to the military and the Commonwealth, as well as various charitable associations, including the Royal Marines, The Queen's Commonwealth Trust and The Royal National Theatre.
Despite their decision, the Duke and Duchess have insisted they remain "committed to their duty and service to the UK".
The couple - who are expecting their second child later this year - will continue to support the various organisations they've been officially connected to over recent years, even though they won't be working members of the royal family.
A spokesperson for Harry and 39-year-old Meghan - who have 21-month-old son Archie together - 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."
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