She continued: Perhaps to try and take the Royal Family in a new, more modern direction. It seems like the Royal Family are not going to let that happen.
The Queen had written that the couple can no longer hold honorary appointments.
The Palace has said that the duties will be redistributed among other family members.
The Queen had written that the couple can no longer hold honorary appointments. (Image: GETTY)
Ms Levin said: They wanted privacy, they wanted to live an ordinary life. (Image: BBC)
Buckingham Palace s statement 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.
| UPDATED: 13:21, Fri, Feb 19, 2021
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Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will not be returning to the Royal Family permanently, following a review of their role since they made the decision to step back in early 2020.