Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are losing their official royal residence in the United Kingdom. Harry and Meghan, who now live full-time in California, have been asked to leave Frogmore Cottage in the United Kingdom.
In early 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made the decision to step down as senior members of the British royal family. The move was unexpected and garnered a great deal of media attention. But what exactly did the couple lose when they made this decision?
The most significant loss for Harry and Meghan was their royal titles. As part of their agreement with the Queen and the rest of the royal family, they agreed to relinquish their titles, which included HRH (His/Her Royal Highness) and Duke and Duchess of Sussex. This meant that they were no longer recognized as official members of the royal family, and could no longer use their royal titles in an official capacity.
Another significant loss for the couple was their official duties. As senior members of the royal family, Harry and Meghan were expected to carry out engagements on behalf of the Queen, attend royal events, and represent the royal family in various capacities. However, when they stepped down, they gave up these responsibilities and were no longer expected to carry out official duties.
In addition to their titles and official duties, Harry and Meghan also gave up public funding. Previously, the couple’s official duties and lifestyle were supported by public funds, but as part of their agreement with the royal family, they agreed to become financially independent. This meant that they would no longer receive public funding to support their lifestyle.
Another loss for the couple was their official security detail. As senior members of the royal family, Harry and Meghan were provided with an official security detail by the Metropolitan Police. However, when they stepped down, they lost this security detail and had to arrange their own private security.
Finally, as non-working members of the royal family, Harry and Meghan lost access to the official royal network. This included the Royal Rota, a group of journalists who cover the royal family, as well as Buckingham Palace staff. Without access to these resources, Harry and Meghan were left to navigate their new lives outside of the royal family on their own.
Despite these losses, the couple has continued to forge ahead with their lives, pursuing their own interests and causes, and creating a new path for themselves outside of the royal family.
