Much has transpired in the lives of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry since stepping back as working members of the royal family on Jan. 8, 2020, five years ago. Here, we look at five highs and five lows since their bombshell announcement that stunned the royal world.

Meghan Markle has been blasted for "frolicking in the sand" as an expert said the Royal Family are "better off" without the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

King Charles III and Prince William face a major crisis, and it could lead to some soul-searching for Prince Harry, too.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced a bombshell — that they would be stepping back as working members of the royal family. Here’s what they’ve said since, in conversation with Oprah Winfrey in 2021,

COMMENT: Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams reflects on the five years since Megxit, and claims royal exile brings many regrets.

Meghan Markle says an emotional goodbye on Instagram to her dog, Guy, after adopting him from a shelter 10 years ago.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly spent Christmas at their California home, absent from royal celebrations at Sandringham.

Harry and Meghan blindsided the Queen with their Megxit announcement, and the Duke of Sussex reportedly feels deep remorse for neglecting his grandmother.

King Charles hopes that Meghan Markle's new Netflix show will succeed so that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex can "remain self-sufficient", according to a royal expert. Prince Harry, 40, and Meghan Markle,

Prince Harry is England-bound once again. The prince—who in recent months has been visiting his home country more frequently—is anticipated to return to the United Kingdom without Meghan Markle in tow for legal reasons.