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  • It's official.

  • Harry and his wife, Meghan, have made their final split with the British royal family, thanks for one of the most extraordinary royal exits in decades was formalized on Friday with Buckingham Palace confirming that the couple will not be returning as working members of the monarchy.

  • The pair caused a stir in January 2020 when they announced they were splitting from the family and embarking on a new future across the Atlantic to live UM or independent life and escape the British media.

  • Under a deal brokered by Queen Elizabeth, Harry and Meghan were released from royal duties but had to agree not to use the word Royal in their branding on a 12 month review was agreed.

  • The formalization of the split means the couple will lose their honorary military appointments, and royal patronage is which will revert to the queen to be redistributed among the other family members vacation.

  • The decision amounts to an abdication from the royal family who senior members have long prioritized duty above personal wishes.

  • Harry and Meghan's new chapter will also involve a new family member.

  • They announced on Sunday they were expecting their second child.

It's official.

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