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.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry found a comfortable place to land after their royal exit took them to Canada and then Tyler Perry’s Los Angeles home. When they settled in Southern California, the Sussexes discovered Montecito the perfect area to raise their family.

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,

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle first announced their intentions to step back from royal life five years ago today.

Sarah Ferguson's royal achievement is being seen as a "model for Meghan Markle," according to a commentator. The Duchess of Sussex is making a notable return to the spotlight this month with her new Netflix lifestyle series.

Meghan Markle has seemingly sent shockwaves to the royal family with her bombshell return to social media as the royals are jumping into action.2024 was a particularly “brutal” year

The Duchess of Sussex’s latest project? A brand new Instagram account. Katie Rosseinsky explores what we can expect from Meghan’s new venture

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are mourning their rescue beagle, Guy. The Duke and Duchess adopted Guy back in 2015.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry could be forced to evacuate their Montecito mansion as the Los Angeles wildfire continues to rage on, with the area deemed a "high fire risk"