The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared their final post before permanently stepping down from their royal duties.
Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38 are scheduled to drop the royal from their titles today after giving up their positions as senior members of the family - informed a post to their account yesterday evening.
The couple, who is rumoured to be living in Malibu with 10-month-old Archie - promised to continue their charity work behind the scenes, and revealed they were focusing 'the new chapter to understand how to best contribute'.
Encouraging followers to be strong and positive amid the pandemic, they thanked fans for their support and said they looked forward to 'reconnecting soon'. "Thank you for your support, inspiration and commitment to the good in the world."
The post's comments were switched off but it still managed to rack up thousands of likes within minutes. And instead of their signature sign off, 'Their Royal Highness, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex,' they signed the post as: 'Harry and Meghan'.
Not to mention, the comments on their remaining posts have also been switched off.
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Shared on their traditional navy blue template, the message begins by addressing the coronavirus pandemic, saying, "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."
It continues, "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."
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"While you may not see us here, the work continues," they added reassuringly.
Concluding by thanking their followers, "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."
Harry and Meghan officially depart from the royal family tonight.
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