Harry, Meghan remain private citizens, says King Charles
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left Britain for the US and stepped down from royal duties in 2020 amid tensions with the royal family, but have recently moved back.
King Charles III has clarified that his son Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are no longer considered as "working members of the royal family" after returning to live in the UK, according to a letter issued by the Lord Chamberlain. The couple, previously known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, moved back to Britain from the United States in 2020 amid a royal family feud, but they left their royal duties behind.
The letter highlights that the couple's position is akin to that of private citizens, with no royal highness titles or administrative support from the Royal Household. This decision comes after Harry and Meghan, along with their two children, Archie and Lilibet, returned to the UK with the intention of enrolling their children in private schools.
The Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec) governs security decisions for royals and VIPs, and after Harry's initial move, he faced a downgrade in security, which he challenged in court but ultimately lost.
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