Harry and Meghan hit back as Queen strips them of Royal titles

MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry have officially quit the Royal Family with the Duke stripped of his military titles, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday.

The Sun's Royal Photographer Arthur Edwards, who's photographed Harry since he was a baby, gives an insiders reaction to the news.

The Queen said she was "saddened" after her grandson and the Duchess of Sussex today confirmed they would not be returning as working members of the Royal Family.

Just moments after Buckingham Palace confirmed the couple would be officially stepping down, Harry and pregnant Meghan released a statement saying they would "remain committed" to the UK.

Today's announcement - released 12 months after the couple stepped back from their roles as senior royals - was made after conversations between The Duke of Sussex and Members of The Royal Family, the palace said.

Harry and Meghan's decision puts extra strain on the family when 99-year-old Prince Philip is in hospital after feeling unwell - with Harry believed to be isolating in the US so he can return to the UK if needed.

In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: "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.

"Following conversations with The Duke, The Queen has written confirming that in stepping away from the work of The Royal Family it is not possible to continue with the responsibilities and duties that come with a life of public service.

"The honorary military appointments and Royal patronages held by The Duke and Duchess will therefore be returned to Her Majesty, before being redistributed among working members of The Royal Family.

"While all are saddened by their decision, The Duke and Duchess remain much loved members of the family."

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NOT MEGGING A RETURN Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stripped of honorary titles and won’t return to Royal duties leaving Queen ‘saddened’
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