Share Tweet Pin Email By Katherine Tinsley 2:14pm PST, Jan 16, 2026 _ Prince Harry and Meghan Markle upstaged Kate Middleton with their explosive "Megxit" scandal.Keep reading for the details...MORE: Follow Wonderwall on MSN for more top news _ On Kate Middleton's 38th birthday, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced they were leaving the U.K."We intend to step back as 'senior' members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen," the couple said in a statement.