Harry and Meghan officially split from charity partnership with William and Kate

Duke and Duchess of Sussex are officially splitting from the charity they share with Prince William and Kate.

The Royal Foundation will run without Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s involvement, the palace has announced.

In a statement on Thursday, it said, “The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex has today announced the conclusions of a review into its structure, and how it will best support Their Royal Highnesses with future charitable activity”.

“Later this year The Royal Foundation will become the principal charitable and philanthropic vehicle for The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will establish their own new charitable foundation with transitional operating support from The Royal Foundation. In addition both couples will continue to work together on projects in the future, including on The Foundation’s mental health program, Heads Together,” added in the statement.

The Royal Foundation was established in 2009 by Prince William and Harry. The Duchess of Cambridge joined the charity in 2010 shortly after her engagement with Prince William was announced.

The charity works for several causes including wildlife conservation, mental health. The foundation also supports armed forces and young people.