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In pictures: Harry and Meghan's life together

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not return as working members of the Royal Family, Buckingham Palace has said.

The couple said last year that they would step back as "senior" royals, and work to become financially independent.

In 2016, Kensington Palace released a statement confirming Harry had been dating US actress Meghan Markle "for a few months". They were pictured in public for the first time in Toronto, attending a wheelchair tennis match during the 2017 Invictus Games.

PA Media Meghan Markle and Prince Harry — In 2016, Kensington Palace released a statement confirming Harry had been dating US actress Meghan Markle "for a few months". They were pictured in public for the first time in Toronto, attending a wheelchair tennis match during the 2017 Invictus Games.

They announced their engagement a few weeks after being first pictured together. Meghan told BBC News that Harry's proposal was "just an amazing surprise, it was so sweet and natural and very romantic".

Getty Images Prince Harry and Meghan — They announced their engagement a few weeks after being first pictured together. Meghan told BBC News that Harry's proposal was "just an amazing surprise, it was so sweet and natural and very romantic".

In February 2018, the couple took part in their first joint engagement with Prince Harry's brother and sister-in-law, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. As Meghan joined their Royal Foundation charity, Harry joked the foursome were now "stuck together".

Getty Images The couple take part in their first joint engagement with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at a Royal Foundation forum. Meghan shows her support for the £MeToo and Time's Up Campaigns during an on-stage Q&A. — In February 2018, the couple took part in their first joint engagement with Prince Harry's brother and sister-in-law, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. As Meghan joined their Royal Foundation charity, Harry joked the foursome were now "stuck together".

The couple were married at Windsor Castle, on 19 May 2018, with 1,200 public invitations to the grounds of the castle. They travelled through the town in a horse-drawn carriage.

PA Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and the Duchess of Sussex in the Ascot Landau carriage during the procession after getting married — The couple were married at Windsor Castle, on 19 May 2018, with 1,200 public invitations to the grounds of the castle. They travelled through the town in a horse-drawn carriage.

Up to 100,000 well-wishers lined the route as the duke and duchess travelled through Windsor.

EPA Crowds cheer for Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex — Up to 100,000 well-wishers lined the route as the duke and duchess travelled through Windsor.

The couple exchanged vows and rings before the Queen and 600 guests at St George's Chapel.

Reuters Prince Harry places the wedding ring on the finger of Meghan Markle in St George's Chapel — The couple exchanged vows and rings before the Queen and 600 guests at St George's Chapel.

The couple kissed on the steps of St George's Chapel.

Reuters Prince Harry and Meghan Markle kiss on the steps of St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle — The couple kissed on the steps of St George's Chapel.

The Queen, Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal Family attended the wedding.

Reuters The Queen, Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal Family wave after the wedding — The Queen, Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal Family attended the wedding.

The newlyweds held hands after the ceremony.

Reuters Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ride in an Ascot Landau along the Long Walk after their wedding in St George's Chapel — The newlyweds held hands after the ceremony.

In June 2018, the Queen and the duchess were seen at their first royal engagement together, as they officially opened the Mersey Gateway Bridge and Chester's Storyhouse Theatre.

Getty Images Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Queen Elizabeth II attend a ceremony — In June 2018, the Queen and the duchess were seen at their first royal engagement together, as they officially opened the Mersey Gateway Bridge and Chester's Storyhouse Theatre.

That autumn, Kensington Palace revealed the duchess was pregnant and the couple's baby was due in the spring. Shortly after the announcement, they embarked on their first official overseas tour, visiting Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga.

Chris Jackson/Getty Images Meghan and Harry on South Bondi beach — That autumn, Kensington Palace revealed the duchess was pregnant and the couple's baby was due in the spring. Shortly after the announcement, they embarked on their first official overseas tour, visiting Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga.

On one of their engagements, the couple posed with OneWave, a surfing community group that raises awareness of mental health and wellbeing, at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia

Getty Images Meghan and Harry with OneWave, a local surfing community group — On one of their engagements, the couple posed with OneWave, a surfing community group that raises awareness of mental health and wellbeing, at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia

On 6 May, 2019, Meghan gave birth to a boy, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, who became seventh in line to the throne. Harry told reporters: "It's been the most amazing experience I could ever possibly imagine".

Getty Images Meghan, Archie and Harry — On 6 May, 2019, Meghan gave birth to a boy, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, who became seventh in line to the throne. Harry told reporters: "It's been the most amazing experience I could ever possibly imagine".

In June 2019, the couple announced they were splitting from the charity they shared with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, to set up their own foundation.

PA Media The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge — In June 2019, the couple announced they were splitting from the charity they shared with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, to set up their own foundation.

Last autumn, Archie travelled with the couple to southern Africa on their first royal tour as a family, and was a big hit with Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Reuters Archie meeting Archbishop Desmond Tutu — Last autumn, Archie travelled with the couple to southern Africa on their first royal tour as a family, and was a big hit with Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

An image of a beaming Prince Harry holding his son while on an extended stay in Canada was released by the couple as part of an Instagram compilation summing up their year.

PA Media Archie and Prince Harry — An image of a beaming Prince Harry holding his son while on an extended stay in Canada was released by the couple as part of an Instagram compilation summing up their year.

Following their trip, the couple were pictured in January on a visit to Canada House.

Reuters Meghan and Harry — Following their trip, the couple were pictured in January on a visit to Canada House.

In February, the couple announced that they are expecting their second child.

Misan Harriman/The Duke and Duchess of Sussex The Duke and Duchess of Sussex — In February, the couple announced that they are expecting their second child.

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