Prince HarryandMeghan Markleare sharing new details about their transition as they prepare to step down as senior members of the Royal Family next month.
The update, released on Harry and Meghan’s website,Sussex Royal, on Friday outlines the couple’s plan to launch a non-profit organization.
Additionally, Harry and Meghan hope “the creation of this non-profit entity will be in addition to their cause driven work that they remain deeply committed to.”
Due to the rules surrounding the use of the word “royal” following their transition, Meghan and Harry will not “utilize the name ‘Sussex Royal’ or any other iteration of ‘Royal'” in their non-profit’s name.
Because of this, the trademark applications that had been filed for Sussex royal have since been removed.
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Also in the update, it is revealed that Harry and Meghan will continue to require effective security “to protect them and their son.”
“While there is precedent for other titled members of the Royal Family to seek employment outside of the institution, for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, a 12-month review period has been put in place,” the website states.
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“Per the agreement The Duke and Duchess of Sussex understand that they are required to step back from Royal duties and not undertake representative duties on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen.”
Harry will retain the ranks of Major, Lieutenant Commander and Squadron Leader during this 12-month period, however, his honorary military positions will not be used. No new appointments will be made to fill these roles before the 12-month review of the new arrangements is completed.
Harry will also remain sixth in line to the throne.
Despite looking forward to their new chapter, Harry and Meghan have found the transition to be “saddening” when it comes to letting go of their staff.
“Based on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s desire to have a reduced role as members of The Royal Family, it was decided in January that their Institutional Officewould have to be closed, given the primaryfunding mechanismfor this official office at Buckingham Palace is from HRH The Prince of Wales.The Duke and Duchess shared this news with their team personally in January once they knew of the decision, and have worked closely with their staff to ensure a smooth transition for each of them,” the website states.
“Over the last month and a half, The Duke and Duchess have remained actively involved in this process, which has understandably been saddening for The Duke and Duchess and their loyal staff, given the closeness of Their Royal Highnesses and their dedicated team.”
The update concludes with a note encouraging the public to use their website for “factual information.”
“In Spring 2020, their digital channels will be refreshed as they introduce the next exciting phase to you.”
Meghan and Harry will also be traveling to the U.K. to carry out several engagements over the next few months.
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The pair will also attend Endeavour Fund Awards on March 5, which acknowledges the wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans who used sports as part of their journey to recovery, and they will also be at the Mountbatten Music Festival at the Royal Albert Hall on March 7.
They will also attend the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey on Commonwealth Day on March 9 alongside the rest of the royal family. Additionally, Meghan will mark International Women’s Day on March 8.
Harry and Meghan first announced their bombshell decision totake a step backin January.
source: people.com
