Meghan Markle and Prince Harry never intended to leave the royal family
INSIDER 24/02/2021 mfriel@businessinsider.com (Mikhaila Friel) © Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their step back in January 2020. Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have told the Queen they won t return to the royal family.
The couple never intended to resign; the original plan was to balance royal life with private work.
They were told by the palace that this wouldn t be an option.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are leaving the royal family for good - but they re not completely abandoning their royal roots.
Royal baby traditions Meghan Markle, Prince Harry won t follow
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6 royal baby traditions Meghan Markle and Prince Harry won t be expected to follow
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