The Surprising Reason Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Ended Their Royal Break

When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry appeared in "Harry & Meghan: An African Journey," they made it known to the world that they were struggling to cope with royal life amid the scrutiny they faced. The couple has since begun a six-week break from their royal duties, but they took a pause from that hiatus on Monday for an honorable cause, as noted by Hello! Magazine.

"Today we are taking a look back at the amazing work done by the @EndeavourFund, an organisation created by The Duke of Sussex to support the Armed Forces community," read the SussexRoyal Instagram post.

"HRH was motivated by the ambitions of wounded, injured and sick (WIS) service personnel and veterans across the UK, who wanted to use sport and adventurous activity as part of their recovery. And what they choose to take on is extraordinary," the post continued. (Read the full post below.)

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Spotlight on: Endeavour Fund Today we are taking a look back at the amazing work done by the @EndeavourFund, an organisation created by The Duke of Sussex to support the Armed Forces community. HRH was motivated by the ambitions of wounded, injured and sick (WIS) service personnel and veterans across the UK, who wanted to use sport and adventurous activity as part of their recovery. And what they choose to take on is extraordinary! These men and women break global records and set goals for those around the world - non-disabled and disabled alike, including: The first amputee to cross Greenland icecap unsupported, the first triple amputee to qualify as a rescue diver, the fastest unsupported rowing time across the Atlantic, and so many more. The endeavours they take on are inspirational, but also have a tremendous impact on their physical, emotional and social recovery, as well as a lasting effect on the family and community around them. Since launching in 2012, the Endeavour Fund has supported nearly 6,000 WIS in sport and adventure challenges. As The Duke said, “The magic of the Endeavour Fund is that it enables those who had life changing injuries in their prime, many of whom felt defeated, to use the power of sport to find a new purpose. The renewed self-belief we see in everyone who participates, and how this transforms their lives and the lives of those around them is overwhelming. Beyond that, each man or woman who participates uses their endeavour as an opportunity to raise funds for another serviceman or woman who needs the same support they once did. It’s a powerful and meaningful process that I am so proud to be a part of.” • In 2019 alone, 17 grants were submitted benefitting nearly a thousand WIS and over 200 family and friends. 198 qualifications were gained and more than 80 are back in the workforce feeling fulfilled and with a renewed sense of purpose. Photo © Endeavour Fund
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The Endeavour Fund isn't the only organization that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have endorsed during their time off. Last week, the couple's Instagram page has also highlighted The Hubb Community Kitchen.

Although Meghan and Harry seemingly took a brief moment off from their break, fans shouldn't expect the same when it comes to the upcoming Christmas holiday. In fact, royal watchers have been forewarned that the parents of 7-month-old Archie will break several Christmas traditions with their absence from the British royal family.

"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are looking forward to extended family time towards the end of this month," royal correspondent Omid Scobie revealed on Nov. 13. "Having spent the last two Christmases at Sandringham, [the couple] will spend the holiday this year, as a new family, with the Duchess’ mother, Doria."