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.

Netflix Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Guy in a photo shared in "Harry & Meghan" on Netflix "I loved that dog. I couldn't stop kissing him, petting him. Yes, my intense feelings for Meg spilled over onto anyone or anything she loved,

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have spent much of the past year on solo engagements, and the Duke of Sussex is now said to be 'feeling the heat' to make amends with his family in the UK

Express.co.uk readers react to whether they think Prince Harry and Meghan Markle should send the Princess of Wales a public birthday message today.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are stepping into more chaos and the walls seem to be closing on them. For years, they have denounced the Royal Family, venturing out to experience normalcy and how that is working out for them will always be a question until they clear the air.

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