The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will no longer have an office in Buckingham Palace in April, when their "Megxit" deal will take effect.
Palace officials previously said Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's "step back" from the royal family — including financial independence — will take place in the spring.
Now we finally have a date, as confirmed by royal correspondent Omid Scobie and Sky News.
—Omid Scobie (@scobie) February 19, 2020
"Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's Spring transition period will take effect on March 31," Scobie wrote on Twitter.
"The Royal Family and Sussexes have agreed to an initial 12-month review to ensure the arrangement works for all parties," a source told Scobie.
"From April 1, the Sussexes will no longer have an office at Buckingham Palace but will continue to [be] repped in the UK through their foundation team," Scobie went on.
Harry and Markle will then be formally represented by their charity, Sky News reports.
—Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) February 19, 2020
A palace official confirmed to Insider that the couple will relocate their office, however, they were unable to confirm further details.
"It's confirmed that the couple will retain their other titles of The Earl and Countess of Dumbarton and The Baron and Baroness Kilkeel," Scobie added, referencing their titles in Scotland and Northern Ireland respectively.
Scobie went on to quote a palace source who confirmed that despite rumors they are permanently moving to Canada, "the Sussexes plan to be in the UK 'regularly.'"
—Omid Scobie (@scobie) February 19, 2020
He added that the couple plan to attend several engagements in the UK in the coming months, including a Commonwealth Service with the royal family on March 9.
Meanwhile, ITV royal editor Chris Ship added that the couple's use of the word "royal" in the name of their forthcoming charitable foundation, "Sussex Royal," is under review.
—Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) February 19, 2020
It was reported this week that the Queen had blocked the couple from using the name for their charity and wider brand because they had stepped down from royal duties.
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