Meghan Markle, Prince Harry are officially done with their Sussex Royal Instagram

Carly Ledbetter
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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry are officially done with their Sussex Royal Instagram

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced on Tuesday that they are no longer using their Sussex Royal Instagram.

A spokesperson confirmed that the couple will not update their Instagram or Sussex Royal website going forward, but told People magazine that “both the Instagram account and website will remain in existence online for the foreseeable future.”

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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. Harry and Meghan

A post shared by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (@sussexroyal) on Mar 30, 2020 at 9:17am PDT

A spokesperson for the couple previously announced that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex would step back from their royal duties on March 31, and that the two would share details regarding their new nonprofit organization later this year.

Despite the step back, Meghan and Harry will retain their royal patronages and, according to the spokesperson, “the themes of their cause related work will remain unchanged, which includes the Commonwealth, community, youth empowerment and mental health, collectively.”

Meghan and Harry announced that they were stepping back from royal duties on Jan. 9. The couple said at the time that they wanted to become financially independent and split their time between the U.K. and North America.

After hashing out an agreement with Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles and Prince William, the Sussexes were granted financial independence as well as the ability to maintain their private patronages and associations, though they cannot use their “royal highness” titles.

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