After a year-long trial periodMeghan MarkleandPrince Harryhave officially confirmed their exit as working members of the royal family.
Buckingham Palace issued a statement on Friday confirming the news, noting that Harry and his grandmother,Queen Elizabeth II, have spoken about the decision.
"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," the statement reads.
The statement concludes noting, "While all are saddened by their decision, the duke and duchess remain much loved members of the family."