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.

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

Chef Adrian Lipscombe, who boasts a close friendship with the Duchess of Sussex, called the duo "some of the most down-to-earth people I’ve ever met."

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,

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.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are stepping into more chaos and the walls seem to be closing on them. For years, they have denounced the Royal Family, venturing out to experience normalcy and how that is working out for them will always be a question until they clear the air.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have seemingly lived separate lives lately, as they travel separately now. The tactic that Prince Harry and Meghan use is to separate their brands from Harry & Meghan into two separate entities: Prince Harry and then Meghan.

Meghan Markle's upcoming Netflix cooking show "With Love, Meghan" has already proven a social media sensation, with its trailer vastly outperforming Prince Harry's solo projects before the series even launches.