MEGHAN MARKLE and Prince Harry's departure from the Royal Family could have been made permanent by the Queen before they could "inflict harm" on the "magic of the monarchy" with their new US lifestyle, it has been claimed.
Princess Anne is poised to take over and succeed Prince Harry as Captain General of the Royal Marines - making her the first ever female in the role
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have told the Queen they will not be returning to frontline duties
Buckingham Palace said their decision meant it is not possible to continue with the responsibilities they have
Within minutes organisations released their own statements confirming they had parted ways with Sussexes
Harry and Meghan have been stripped of their remaining patronages following their move to California
Roles will be returned to the Queen before being re-distributed among remaining working royals
Concerns raised about who will take on Harry s Rugby Football Union and Rugby Football League patronages
Former Buckingham Palace press secretary Dickie Arbiter said there aren t many options in terms of royals
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