Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to formally exit as frontline royals on 31 March; couple to retain HRH titles, military ranks
FirstpostBritain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Wednesday announced 31 March as the date of their formal exit as frontline royals following discussions with Buckingham Palace on formalising their new financially independent roles London: Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Wednesday announced 31 March as the date of their formal exit as frontline royals following discussions with Buckingham Palace on formalising their new financially independent roles. “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will formally step down as senior royals from 31 March,” a spokesperson for the couple said. Meanwhile, the duo will be back in the UK in the next few weeks to complete around six formal engagements, including Harry’s attendance at an Invictus Games event with singer Jon Bon Jovi next week. Queen Elizabeth II said the agreement followed months of discussions and was a “constructive and supportive” way forward for her grandson and his family after Harry and Meghan had announced plans to step back as senior royals.