The Royal Family Won’t Give Handshakes Anymore Because of Coronavirus

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's formal transition out of their senior royal family roles begins in March 31. The couple did their final UK events as working royals earlier this month and are back in Canada "heeding government advice" amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry finished their final series of events as senior working royals in the UK earlier this month. And while their transition out of their working royal family member roles doesn't formally begin until March 31, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's patronages are getting ahead of the curve.

HRH no more. Meghan Markle removed her “HRH” and “Royal” titles on her charity websites, and it’s the end of a (short-lived) era. Fans noticed over the weekend that several websites and social media accounts for the Suits alum’s charities no longer list her as a royal after her and her husband Prince Harry’s decision to move to Canada and to “step back” from the British royal family in January.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry may have stepped down as senior members of the royal family, but Queen Elizabeth still holds a special place in her heart for them, one pal insisted. “[Meghan, Harry and their son Archie are] much loved members of the family,” a friend of the couple told People magazine for this week’s issue.

Meghan Markle's series of final events in the UK ahead of her and Prince Harry's transition out of their working senior royal family roles is over—and the Duchess of Sussex left the country hours after her last engagement Monday to return to the couple's 10-month-old son Archie in Canada.

There’s no doubt that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry felt emotional over their final royal duties during their last days in the U.K. But it’s especially true for 35-year-old Prince Harry, who is bidding farewell to more than just his royal family. On March 7, the prince attended a tribute to Britain’s armed forces, where he carried out his appearance as Captain General of the Royal Marines for the very last time.

It's officially the end of an era: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have finished their final round of royal engagements, and following their decision to step back from the monarchy. It's been quite the emotional rollercoaster ride since they announced the news back in January—,, and but as this chapter comes to a close, Harry's feeling pretty emotional about everything that's happened.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prepare to pack their bags and leave the United Kingdom. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently in England for the last leg of royal engagements.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle joined the Queen for a church service, marking the first public reunion after the Megxit announcement. In January 2020, the couple announced that they are stepping down as senior members of the royal family, following which Meghan moved to Canada to be with her son.

Speeding along! Prince Harry joined Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton for the official opening of The Silverstone Experience museum in Northamptonshire — sans Meghan Markle — marking one of his last engagements before stepping back from his senior royal duties.

Back to work! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended their first royal engagement in the United Kingdom since confirming that they would be stepping down from the royal family.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have made their first joint engagement together since arriving back in the UK at the Endeavour Fund Awards in London.