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.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may have their power cut at their sprawling $29 million mansion as raging wildfires continue to rip through the surrounding area.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry might have to vacate their $14 million Montecito home amid the wildfire emergency.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could be ordered to evacuate their home in Montecito, California amid the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s rescue pups are important members of their family. “I’ve got three [dogs] in this house now, so we basically have five children,” the Duke of Sussex gushed during an October 2022 conference call with WellChild Awards recipients.

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.

Harry and Meghan blindsided the Queen with their Megxit announcement, and the Duke of Sussex reportedly feels deep remorse for neglecting his grandmother.

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.

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,

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