Queen Elizabeth II announces permanent retirement of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Buckingham Palace announced that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who are expecting their second child, will no longer be active members of the royal family, adding that the honorary engagements in the military and the titles that represent them as sovereign royal entities they will be returned to Queen Elizabeth II to be redistributed.

When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex just announced their retirement as part of the royal family, the queen had originally granted them a 12-month leave of absence. However, this new decision has come after the 36-year-old prince argued with family members about his future as royalty.

Queen Elizabeth II, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry

After multiple conversations with the duke, the queen has written confirming that she will retire from her post as part of the royal family, as she is unable to continue with the responsibilities and work that comes with living a life in the service of the public.

While we are all saddened by his decision, the Duke and Duchess will remain part of our loving family.

The announcement came after CBS confirmed that the dukes will give an interview with Oprah Winfrey, which has caused Prince William concern. A source assures that the conversation between the couple and the successful television presenter could have explosive consequences, since it is planned to speak honestly and openly about what happens within the royal family.

Meghan Marke, príncipe Harry y Oprah Winfrey

Meanwhile, Harry released his own statement in response to the queen, assuring that both his work and that of his wife will remain focused on behalf of and in service to the UK and around the world. In addition, they will continue to support the different organizations that they had represented.

There are around eight military, commonwealth, and charitable associations titles that will be returned to the queen, most notably royal marine and members of the commonwealth trust.

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