Royal News Roundup: Meghan & Harry’s Instagram Farewell, Kate Middleton’s Missing Rings & More

• On Sunday, Kate Middleton and Prince William posted a statement addressing the issue of mental health during this time of social distancing. The post featured two brand-new photographs of themselves working in what appears to be their home office. And we noticed the 38-year-old Duchess of Cambridge opted not to wear her iconic engagement ring and infinity band in the photograph.

• Early this week, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry shared a message of thanks to their 11.3 million followers on Instagram and said goodbye. They shared an image that included their official royal cipher and read, “Thank you to this community—for the support, the inspiration and the shared commitment to the good in the world.” They simply signed it “Harry & Meghan.”

• The United States government revealed that they would not be paying for Meghan and Harry’s security (referencing the Sussexes’ recent move to California). But, according to a spokesperson for the duo, they already have their security taken care of. “Privately funded security arrangements have been made.”

On Sunday, Kate Middleton and Prince William posted a statement addressing the issue of mental health during this time of social distancing. The post featured two brand-new photographs of themselves working in what appears to be their home office. And we noticed the 38-year-old Duchess of Cambridge opted not to wear her iconic engagement ring and infinity band in the photograph.

Early this week, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry shared a message of thanks to their 11.3 million followers on Instagram and said goodbye. They shared an image that included their official royal cipher and read, “Thank you to this community—for the support, the inspiration and the shared commitment to the good in the world.” They simply signed it “Harry & Meghan.”

The United States government revealed that they would not be paying for Meghan and Harry’s security (referencing the Sussexes’ recent move to California). But, according to a spokesperson for the duo, they already have their security taken care of. “Privately funded security arrangements have been made.”

• Prince Harry’s Invictus Games may be canceled, but that doesn’t mean his project with Jon Bon Jovi was put on the backburner. The Duke of Sussex and the 58-year-old rockstar released their music collaboration (and we've been listening on repeat).
• On Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Sussexes revealed Buckingham Palace would no longer comment on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, stating “Effective March 31, 2020, no other Royal communications representatives act on behalf of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, including Palace spokespeople, Household representatives nor Royal sources. Going forward, Buckingham Palace will no longer comment/guide on Sussex related enquiries.”
• In a video message taken from his Scottish home on Wednesday, Prince Charles opened up about his recent experience with his positive COVID-19 diagnosis and offered his thoughts and support for those across the world also affected by the virus.
• On Wednesday, Meghan Markle’s hairstylist, George Northwood, penned a heartfelt goodbye post to the duchess and her family. “Harry, Meghan and Archie, wishing you much love and luck for your next exciting chapter! Can’t wait to see you one day soon—and so happy to now be able to share about our special time together,” he captioned part of the post.