The Duke of Sussex has returned to the UK but will remain a private individual and non-working royal
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle will be settling into their new family life after returning to British soil at the end of last month, where they will remain as private individuals and non-working royals, in keeping with the agreement made in 2020.
During their years as working royals before moving across the pond to California in 2020, Harry and Meghan joined other senior royals at major annual events like the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in London, which is a particularly poignant occasion for Harry who served in the British Armed Forces for a decade.
Though they now live in much closer proximity to the royal family, sources close to the Sussexes told The Times that the couple are said to “accept” that their move will not mean a return to such events. According to the publication, Harry could instead mark Remembrance Sunday, which falls on 8 November this year, with one of his military charities.
A friend of the Duke of Sussex said that Harry “will do whatever they want him to do”.
The royal is involved with several charities and organisations, including the Invictus Games, which he founded in 2014 to help aid the recovery of wounded servicemen and women through the power of sport.
Harry and Meghan will remain as private individuals
When Harry and Meghan left the royal family in 2020, a “half-in, half-out” model was rejected. Following Harry and Meghan’s decision, the late Queen Elizabeth said that the couple and their son Archie would “always be much loved members of my family.”
A statement from Buckingham Palace outlined the monarch’s ruling: “As agreed in this new arrangement, they understand that they are required to step back from Royal duties, including official military appointments. They will no longer receive public funds for Royal duties.”
“With The Queen’s blessing, the Sussexes will continue to maintain their private patronages and associations. While they can no longer formally represent The Queen, the Sussexes have made clear that everything they do will continue to uphold the values of Her Majesty.”
The statement added: “The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family.”
Harry announces one of his first engagements since UK move
Shortly after his return to the UK, Harry has announced one of his first engagements, which has ties to the military.
The Duke of Sussex will take to the skies alongside fellow veterans to support Sunnybrook and the True Patriot Love Foundation, which aids military communities in Canada. The skydive will be in honour of World War 2 veteran Ed Marshall, whom Harry met last year during a visit to Sunnybrook Veterans Centre in Toronto, and Harry will be joined by Ed’s grandson Bailey.
