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Because of their decision to step back as senior royals, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will retain their positions as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex but will no longer actively use the titles of “His/Her Royal Highness.” The two also cannot work or attend public events representing the Crown and won’t be receiving public funds for royal work. Considering the amount of unwanted attention Markle received from British tabloids, this might not be such a bad thing for the couple.
In addition, Markle and Harry won’t be able to access money through the Sovereign Grant, a fund that supports the royal family’s official residences and workplaces. The couple reported that about 5 percent of their work was supported by the Sovereign Grant and the other 95 percent came from the private estate of Harry’s dad, Prince Charles, via the Duchy of Cornwall. Among other things, that fund also bankrolled Markle’s stylish wardrobe, which could now be in jeopardy.
In the wake of Megxit, the exiting couple also offered to pay back a hefty amount to Buckingham Palace — about $3.1 million — which was used to refurbish its residence at Frogmore Cottage. The duke and duchess will reportedly “continue to use Frogmore Cottage -– with the permission of Her Majesty The Queen -– as their official residence as they continue to support the Monarchy, and so that their family will always have a place to call home in the United Kingdom.”
Written by: Nicki
