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.

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.

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

British royal family news reveals that Clown Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are not invited to Sandringham for a Christmas with the real royals. However, the Duke and Sussex have not celebrated Christmas with the royal family since 2018.

Prince Harry is England-bound once again. The prince—who in recent months has been visiting his home country more frequently—is anticipated to return to the United Kingdom without Meghan Markle in tow for legal reasons.

Thomas Markle Sr.'s comments about Meghan Marle reportedly upset Prince Harry, creating tension in their household.

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.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have welcomed two children together—Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. And according to one of Duchess Meghan's friends, Lilibet is already embracing her regal heritage in the sweetest way.