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The Sussexes, who are living in Canada with their son Archie, are now back in the U.K. to wrap up their duties as working members of the royal family. They were spotted earlier Thursday leaving the Goring Hotel near Buckingham Palace after a private lunch, a source close to the couple confirmed to ABC News.

Harry and Meghan will step down from their roles on March 31 and their office at Buckingham Palace will close on April 1.

As non-working members of the royal family, they will retain but no longer use their HRH titles, will no longer represent the queen, will not receive public funds for royal duties and will spend the \"majority of their time\" in North America.

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PHOTO: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Britain's Prince Harry arrive at the Endeavour Fund Awards in London, March 5, 2020.
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After tonight's event, Harry and Meghan have just two more joint appearances scheduled in the U.K.

They plan to attend a performance at Royal Albert Hall on Saturday night and then will join Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Camilla, Prince William and Kate at a Commonwealth Day service on Monday, possibly their last official royal engagement.

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