It’s no secret that there are perks to being royal.

Unfortunately, when you give up your status as a royal, those perks get taken away.

In 2020, Meghan andPrince Harry decided to leave the royal family.

Meghan Markle posing

A huge thing that Meghan and Harry seemed to bond over was their passion for philanthropy.

“Our Royal Patronage with The Duchess of Sussex came to an end at the beginning of the year.

Meghan also shared her sadness about stepping down from the role.

Meghan Markle petting a dog

“Though my time as patron of Mayhew has come to a close, my unwavering support has not.

She is not letting her friend be forgotten, though.

This might be the end of her royal patronage, but she’s still a philanthropist at heart.

Meghan Markle cuddling with dog