Who Is Taking Over Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's Patronages?

1 Kate Middleton

Following Harry's exit, the Duchess of Cambridge was named the new royal patron of the Rugby Football Union and Rugby Football League. "I am so thrilled to become Patron of the @TheRFL and @EnglandRugby," Kate announced in February. "Two fantastic organisations who are committed to harnessing the power that sport can have in bringing communities together and helping individuals flourish." Harry became vice patron of the RFU in 2010 before eventually taking over as patron in December 2016.

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2 Princess Anne

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According to a senior military source who spoke to "The Sunday Times," Anne is set to replace Harry as the new captain general of the Royal Marines. "Princess Anne has already done a lot with us over the years," the source told the publication. "She's really well connected to the navy and, as a consequence, has a soft spot for the Royal Marines. We are very comfortable with her, especially given her outstanding sporting background." If Anne is appointed captain general, she'll be the first woman to ever occupy the position.

As a marine veteran himself, Harry was appointed the role in 2017 after Prince Philip stepped down from all of his royal duties. Philip held the position for 64 years before it was passed down to Harry.

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3 Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

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According to "The Times," the Duchess of Cornwall is set to take over Meghan's role as patron of the National Theatre. Queen Elizabeth II will reportedly give Camilla the role in the coming months.

In January 2019, the Queen passed down the patronage to Meghan as a continuation of her efforts to scale back on her royal engagements and introduce the world to the new faces of the monarchy.

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