Royal split: why William and Kate removed Harry and Meghan from charity name

The move fuels speculation over a rift between the two royal couples

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton
Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton at the Royal Foundation Forum in London last year
(Image credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have officially renamed their charity to remove Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from its title.

According to documents released by Companies House today, Prince William and Kate Middleton’s foundation is now called the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. It formerly included the names of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who were partners in the charity.

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