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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are moving forward as independent royals.
On Wednesday, World Central Kitchen announced they were teaming up with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s nonprofit Archewell Foundation to create a series of four community relief centers in regions prone to climate disasters.
"Announced late last year, the intent of these Centers is to provide both relief and resilience – as well as healing and strength – for the communities in which they’re based," the organization revealed. "In times of crisis, they can be quickly activated as emergency response kitchens, and through calmer times they can serve as food distribution hubs, schools, clinic or community gathering spaces for families."
Construction on one of the centers in the Caribbean Commonwealth nation of Dominica has been completed.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently expecting their second child. (Reuters)
"Dominica, a beautiful volcanic island in the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, has been severely impacted by hurricanes over the last half decade," the organization explained. "In 2015, Hurricane Erika destroyed hundreds of homes and caused extensive damage, followed in 2017 by the back-to-back horrors of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria, the latter of which brought 160mph winds and destroyed over 90% of the island’s infrastructure."
"As a result of these crippling disasters, Dominica made a vow to become the world’s first climate resilient nation," the organization added. "Our work, which is driven by a commitment to climate resilience, is perfectly suited for supporting the island’s ambitious goals."
The second center will be built in Puerto Rico, which has been greatly impacted by Hurricane Maria.
Last week, Buckingham Palace confirmed that Markle, 39, and Harry, 36, will not be returning as senior members of the British royal family.
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Buckingham Palace confirmed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not be returning as senior members of the British royal family. (Reuters)
"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have confirmed to Her Majesty The Queen that they will not be returning as working members of The Royal Family," the statement began.
"Following conversations with The Duke, The Queen has written confirming that in stepping away from the work of The Royal Family it is not possible to continue with the responsibilities and duties that come with a life of public service," the statement continued. "While all are saddened by their decision, The Duke and Duchess remain much loved members of the family."
The palace said Harry’s appointment as captain-general of the Royal Marines and titles with other military groups would revert to the queen before being distributed to other members of the family.
Harry, who served in the British army for a decade and has a close bond with the military, founded the Invictus Games competition for wounded troops.
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In 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they were stepping back as senior members of the British royal family. (AP)
The decision comes one year after Markle and Harry announced their plan to step back as senior members of the royal family. The couple, who recently announced they are expecting their second child together, at the time agreed to a 12-month review of the decision.
It was made after the pair held conversations with members of the royal family.
According to the palace, the military, Commonwealth and charitable associations that will now revert to Harry's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, including the Royal Marines, RAF Honington, Royal Navy Small Ships and Diving, The Queen's Commonwealth Trust, The Rugby Football Union, The Rugby Football League, The Royal National Theatre and The Association of Commonwealth Universities.
In their January 2020 announcement of stepping back as senior members of the royal family, Meghan and Harry discussed their intentions of working independently, splitting their time between the United Kingdom and North America.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry currently reside in California with their firstborn Archie. (Getty)
At the time, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said their decision came "after many months of reflection and internal discussions."
"We have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution," the couple shared on Instagram. "We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen. It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment."
"We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honor our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages," they continued. "This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity."
The couple added they would continue to work with the reigning monarch, 94, as well as Harry’s father Prince Charles and older brother Prince William.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex previously expressed their desire to become financially independent. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
"We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties. Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support."
The couple welcomed a son named Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor in May 2019. The baby’s arrival came a year after the couple tied the knot in a televised royal ceremony in May 2018.
Earlier this week, the duke and duchess announced the exciting news of baby No. 2.
"We can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are overjoyed to be expecting their second child," a spokesperson for the couple told Fox News.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are scheduled to participate in an upcoming sit-down with Oprah Winfrey. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
They recently announced that they will speak to Oprah Winfrey in a TV special to be broadcast next month.
A spokesperson for the couple said in a statement that "as evidenced by their work over the past year, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain committed to their duty and service to the U.K. and around the world, and have offered their continued support to the organizations they have represented regardless of official role. We can all live a life of service. Service is universal."
Fox News' Melissa Roberto and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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