Harry and Meghan to remain private citizens, King Charles says
King Charles III has confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan will remain private citizens. The clarification follows their recent return to Britain with their two children. Read More: Queen, Prince Harry, senior royals set for crisis meeting Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020 after a dispute within the royal family. They later […]
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, were reportedly taken aback by a letter from the Royal Household clarifying their official status as non-working royals. According to a spokesperson, the couple was "a little surprised" not to be informed about the letter in advance. However, palace insiders claim they were indeed made aware of it beforehand.
It is also revealed that a Home Office security committee is currently deliberating on the matter of taxpayer-funded security for the family, now residing in the UK. The King's letter, sent on behalf of himself, aimed to make clear the status of Harry and Meghan, who returned from California with their children Archie and Lilibet last month.
Despite this, the couple would still not be able to use the titles of His and Her Royal Highness, and would remain private citizens, according to the letter. The message from the King reiterated the terms agreed upon in 2020 during the "Sandringham Agreement" - which ruled out any "half-in and half-out" status. This meant Harry and Meghan could not pursue their own commercial interests while continuing to serve as working royals.
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