When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry dropped their bombshell statement telling the world they were quitting their royal roles, they had big plans.
As part of their aim to become financially independent, they were eyeing up some huge financial deals which would allow them to earn their own cash while promoting the causes close to their hearts.
But like the rest of the world, the Covid-19 pandemic means 2020 didn't go quite as they planned. The global lockdown delayed their plans to launch their own charity foundation, only sharing Archewell with the world in January.
A year on, The Mirror's royal editor Russell Myers has shared his thoughts on Meghan and Harry's original plans, how things are going to far and what's to come for the Sussexes.
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