Prince Harry quit royal life six years ago, and does not seem to have looked back since. The Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan Markle stepped away from the Institution and the UK in January 2020, instead deciding to move across the pond.
While they originally wanted to stay in a part-time working royal role, while also becoming financially independent, this was something that the Firm just wouldn’t allow. This meant that Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, left royal duty behind for good. Since then, the prince has faced a number of losses. Here at The Express we have listed exactly what he has lost over the last six years…
When quitting royal life six years ago, it was announced by Buckingham Palace that Harry and Meghan would no longer be allowed to use their HRH titles. This is because they are no longer working members of the Royal Family.
Despite this, the couple have been able to keep hold of their Duke and Duchess of Sussex title, which they still use to this day.
This title was gifted to them by the late Queen when the couple married in 2018.
Buckingham Palace said in January 2020: “The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family.”
Patronages
After announcing they were leaving royal duty in 2020, Harry and Meghan were given a 12-month review period in which they were allowed to change their minds.
After this time, when it was confirmed they did not want to return as working royals, the couple saw their patronages taken away.
A statement by Buckingham Palace in 2021 read: “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.”
This included The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, The Rugby Football Union, The Rugby Football League, The Royal National Theatre and The Association of Commonwealth Universities.