As a result, honorary military appointments and royal sponsorships of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be revoked and redistributed among the working members of the royal family, the palace said in a statement.
The Queen “has confirmed in writing that by moving away from the work of the royal family, it is not possible to continue with the responsibilities and duties that public service life entails,” the statement said.
“While everyone is saddened by their decision, the Duke and Duchess are still much-loved family members,” the palace said.
The couple took a step back from official royal functions in January 2020 and moved to North America, a rare action for the royal family.
A spokesman for the couple said on Friday that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex “remain committed to their duty and service in the UK and around the world” and “have offered their continued support to organizations they have represented regardless of role official “.
“We can all live a life of service. Service is universal,” the spokesman added.