Meghan and Harry have become one of the most famous couples in the world.

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Headlines were made all over the world when the British Royal Family's Prince Harry announced his romance with the Suits actress, Meghan Markle.

It all started with a blind date...

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The couple met back in 2016 when they were set up by a mutual friend who thought the two would hit it off.

And their friend's hunch was apparently right...

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Because the pair hit it off, and they immediately arranged to see each other again, eventually going on to have 2 more dates in London.

And, in 2017, after a couple of months of privacy...

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The pair officially went public with their relationship.

Meghan was instantly catapulted into the royal spotlight.

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Though she was already pretty well known for her role as Rachel Zane in Suits, the California-born actress was thrown into levels of fame that she had never experienced before.

The world quickly became Meghan and Harry obsessed.

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And people were delighted to hear the news of their engagement later that year.

And, not ones to waste any time...

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The couple officially tied the knot in May 2018.

The ceremony was simply stunning.

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The royals aren't ones to hold back, are they? Harry and Meghan wed in a lavish ceremony at Windsor Castle, which became one of the most-watched televised events of all time.

Meghan radiated with happiness on her big day...

She looked simply beautiful.

And, not long after the wedding, the newly appointed Duke and Duchess of Sussex had some more exciting news...

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They were expecting! On October 15th, 2018, the couple announced their pregnancy.

And, on May 6th, 2019...

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Archie Mountbatten-Windsor was welcomed into the world.

They make for the cutest little family.

But things haven't been as rosy and smooth-sailing as they have been appearing. And it gets worse since the coronavirus outbreak started taking over the world...

Meghan hasn't had the easiest time...

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Joining the British royal family was never going to be an easy transition, given that a person has to give up their entire life in order to be a part of the monarchy. But Meghan's experience has been especially difficult.

Many dedicated royalists weren't happy to see an American woman of colour in the monarchy...

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And many attacked the Duchess, slamming her as "fake," with some going as far as accusing her of breaking up the royal family entirely.

She has also been relentlessly attacked by the press...

To the point where Kensington Palace was forced to issue a statement, pleading for the press and the public alike to take a step back when it comes to their scathing reporting and bombardment of Meghan.

But, this year, the couple have seemingly had enough of the harassment and the criticism...

Because they have announced that they will be officially stepping down as senior members of the royal family.

They made the announcement on their joint Instagram page, Sussex Royal.

“After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution. We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen," the post read.

The couple plan on providing a more "normal" upbringing for Archie...

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And have announced that they will be splitting their time between the U.K and North America. “This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity," they wrote.

This is huge news.

And has bound to have ruffled a couple of feathers in Buckingham Palace.

But what exactly have the other royals had to say about their controversial decision?

The Queen released a statement, which read: “My family and I are entirely supportive of Harry and Meghan’s desire to create a new life as a young family. Although we would have preferred them to remain full-time working Members of the Royal Family, we respect and understand their wish to live a more independent life as a family while remaining a valued part of my family."

But behind closed doors...

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Matters have reportedly been far from smooth sailing.

In fact, reports surfaced that senior royals were left “hurt" by the shock announcement that was made "without warning."

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And of course, the news has sparked a whole new wave of criticism to head Meghan's way.

A family friend made some shocking claims...

Amid accusations that the couple didn't tell other senior royals of their plans to step back, the source told PEOPLE that the Sussexes felt they had "no choice" but to handle things the way they have. However, their feelings are much stronger than we thought. Keep scrolling to find out why...

The source went on to say that there's so much "bad blood" in the family...

"This is not how they wanted to handle this, but Meghan and Harry’s hand was forced," the family friend explained. “There is so much bad blood in that family — it’s toxic."

But what many people have failed to take into consideration...

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Is how hard this whole experience must have been for Meghan - a new mother.

Last month, Prince Harry finally broke his silence on the matter.

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While attending a charity event, Harry delivered a heartfelt speech about their split from the royal family.

Harry began by addressing the media firestorm that's ensued since he and Meghan announced their split from the royal family.

"Before I begin, I must say that I can only imagine what you may have heard or perhaps read over the last few weeks," Harry said. "So, I want you to hear the truth from me, as much as I can share – not as a Prince, or a Duke, but as Harry, the same person that many of you have watched grow up over the last 35 years – but with a clearer perspective."

He went on to praise those who have been supportive of Meghan.

"The UK is my home and a place that I love. That will never change. I have grown up feeling support from so many of you, and I watched as you welcomed Meghan with open arms as you saw me find the love and happiness that I had hoped for all my life. Finally, the second son of Diana got hitched, hurray!" "I also know you've come to know me well enough over all these years to trust that the woman I chose as my wife upholds the same values as I do. And she does, and she's the same woman I fell in love with. We both do everything we can to fly the flag and carry out our roles for this country with pride. Once Meghan and I were married, we were excited, we were hopeful, and we were here to serve."

"I know I haven't always gotten it right."

Harry went on to stress that this decision wasn't made lightly, but there was no other option. "The decision that I have made for my wife and I to step back, is not one I made lightly. It was so many months of talks after so many years of challenges," Harry said. "And I know I haven't always gotten it right, but as far as this goes, there really was no other option."

"We are not walking away from you."

"Our hope was to continue serving the Queen, the commonwealth, and my military associations, but without public funding," he said. "Unfortunately, that wasn't possible. I've accepted this, knowing that it doesn't change who I am or how committed I am. But I hope that helps you understand what it had to come to, that I would step my family back from all I have ever known, to take a step forward into what I hope can be a more peaceful life." It was confirmed that Meghan and Harry would no longer be using their HRH titles, and are also intending on reimbursing U.K. taxpayers for renovations made to Frogmore Cottage last year.

He also took the time to honor his late mother.

"I was born into this life, and it is a great honor to serve my country and the Queen. When I lost my mum 23 years ago, you took me under your wing," he continued. "You've looked out for me for so long, but the media is a powerful force, and my hope is one day our collective support for each other can be more powerful because this is so much bigger than just us." "It has been our privilege to serve you, and we will continue to lead a life of service."

He ended his emotional speech by praising his family, despite the recent rumors that rifts were forming.

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"I will always have the utmost respect for my grandmother, my commander in chief, and I am incredibly grateful to her and the rest of my family, for the support they have shown Meghan and I over the last few months. I will continue to be the same man who holds his country dear and dedicates his life to supporting the causes, charities and military communities that are so important to me." "Together, you have given me an education about living. And this role has taught me more about what is right and just than I could have ever imagined. We are taking a leap of faith – thank you for giving me the courage to take this next step."

But, since the shocking announcement, people are wondering the same thing...

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How exactly are the couple planning on being financially independent?

Well...

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Of course, we already know they'll be getting money from Prince Charles, but there were also rumors swirling that the pair were in talks with a Hollywood elite team.

But it seems they've already hit a major hurdle.

According to the Daily Mail, the couple have been told to remove the word "royal" from their branding on both their social media and website.

This could cause huge issues for their trademarked name.

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The pair have been trying to gain the international rights to their "Sussex Royal" brand as they prepare to move onto this new stage in their lives.

But, according to reports, the Queen has put her foot down.

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The move comes after the Queen allegedly felt it was "inappropriate" for Meghan and Harry to use the word "royal" in their branding given the fact they have chosen to go their own way.

As of now, their social media handle and website name remains the same.

So, it's unclear if plans will go ahead to prevent them from using "royal" on these platforms.

But the couple are still doing things their own way even despite all the bad news.

It seems they're going out with a bang, by wearing royal red before finally stepping down. I mean, they look great, don't they?

They wore it before leaving London.

They were attending the annual Mountbatten Music Festival at Royal Albert Hall -- a military-sponsored event meant to honor the British who fought in WWII.

It's one of their last events.

A top royal expert recently revealed that the couple actually has no choice but to take things into their own hands and that their initial feelings about leaving the royal family are much stronger than we thought.

Omid Scobie, Bazaar.com’s royal editor and a journalist in Harry and Meghan’s inner circle said this:

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“Things might have been different if a family member or two had stood up for them during the darkest times."

But apparently, no one did.

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He referred to them as "a couple very much hurting", who were forced to say goodbye to their team. He also mentioned Prince Harry’s heartbreak at giving up his military honors, describing it as “a wound that will take time to heal."

But things get worse for the royal couple as some devastating news has recently been revealed...

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Prince Harry's Invictus Games have been canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The news comes after the Board of the Invictus Games The Hague 2020.

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"In light of the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic, the Board of the Invictus Games The Hague 2020, along with the Invictus Games Foundation, are forced to conclude that organising the Invictus Games The Hague 2020, presented by Jaguar Land Rover, can no longer take place as planned from 9 to 16 May 2020."

It continued:

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"We are now investigating all options to reschedule the Invictus Games, subject to the availability of key facilities and resources, to May or June 2021. Significant planning to scope and confirm this option is underway." We hope you all keep safe during this pandemic.