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Prince Harry and Meghan’s last Insta post as they ditch SussexRoyal title after Queen ban

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s split from the royal family has forced them to give up a much-loved part of their lives.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have written their final post as they ditch their official SussexRoyal website and Instagram account after quitting the Royal Family.

The couple, who step down as senior royals on Wednesday, wrote: “As we can all feel, the world at this moment seems extraordinarily fragile. Yet we are confident that every human being has the potential and opportunity to make a difference — as seen now across the globe, in our families, our communities and those on the front line — together we can lift each other up to realise the fullness of that promise.

“What’s most important right now is the health and wellbeing of everyone across the globe and finding solutions for the many issues that have presented themselves as a result of this pandemic.

“As we all find the part we are to play in this global shift and changing of habits, we are focusing this new chapter to understand how we can best contribute.

“While you may not see us here, the work continues.

“Thank you to this community - for the support, the inspiration and the shared commitment to the good in the world. We look forward to reconnecting with you soon. You’ve been great!

“Until then, please take good care of yourselves, and of one another.”

The couple signed off the post, “Harry and Meghan”.

Signing off... Prince Harry and Meghan have said goodbye to SussesRoyal. Picture: AFP
Signing off... Prince Harry and Meghan have said goodbye to SussesRoyal. Picture: AFP

After long discussions with the Queen, they agreed to drop the title from their Instagram account, which has more than 11million followers, The Sun reports.

Harry, 35, and Meghan, 38, will also drop the prestigious title from their website and charitable organisation.

The pair, who have moved from the $A22 million mansion they were borrowing in Vancouver with 10-month-old Archie, have relocated to Los Angeles.

President Donald Trump said they will have to fork out for their own security as he refused to foot the couple’s huge $A40 million security bill.

But the pair revealed they have “made private arrangements” and announced their separation from the Royal Family will be reviewed after 12 months.

It was also revealed that Catherine St Laurent will start as Chief of Staff to the pair at the beginning of April.

A Sussex Royal spokesperson said: “As was agreed with The Royal Family, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will no longer use the name Sussex Royal for their charitable organisation, Instagram or website.

Once were royals ... the Queen with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in 2018. Picture: Getty
Once were royals ... the Queen with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in 2018. Picture: Getty

“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will spend the next few months focusing on their family and continuing to do what they can, safely and privately, to support and work with their pre-existing charitable commitments while developing their future non-profit organisation.

“Following today’s post, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will no longer post on Instagram under the @sussexroyal handle and will also no longer update SussexRoyal.com website.

“Both the Instagram account and website will remain in existence online for the foreseeable future, although they will be inactive.

“The Duke and Duchess have made private security arrangements.

“For their safety and that of those protecting them, no further comment or guidance will be provided.”

It comes after Mr Trump tweeted: “I am a great friend and admirer of the Queen & the United Kingdom. It was reported that Harry and Meghan, who left the Kingdom, would reside permanently in Canada.

President Donald Trump. Picture: AP
President Donald Trump. Picture: AP

“Now they have left Canada for the U.S. however, the U.S. will not pay for their security protection. They must pay!”

They responded to the comments overnight, saying: “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have no plans to ask the U.S. government for security resources.

The pair fled Canada amid the coronavirus pandemic on a private flight before the borders between Canada and the US were shut.

Meghan has already landed a voiceover role on a Disney show about elephants.

She and Harry have closed their London office and will rely on staff and agents in Hollywood.

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