Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's (open in new tab) exit from royal life has been made official. On Saturday, the Queen and Buckingham Palace released a statement (opens in new tab) announcing the formal divorce and details (opens in new tab) of what the future holds for Harry and Meghan.

To the surprise of some, Harry and Meghan will not only be spending less time with the royal family (opens in new tab), but will actually be stepping down from all royal duties. The couple will cease to use the HRH Royal Title (open in new tab), but they will continue to be known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and have expressed a desire to repay the Sovereign Grant that was used to renovate their home, Frogmore Cottage in Windsor.

Read the full statement below:

Her Majesty's statement:

Buckingham Palace statement:

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