Prince Harry and Meghan won't be working royals, King Charles confirms

King Charles III has clarified that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, are still non-working members of the royal family since their return to the United Kingdom. According to a letter addressed to government officials, the couple will continue to refrain from using their royal titles and any charity work they undertake will be done privately.

The letter, sent by the Lord Chamberlain, also states that operational security decisions are to be handled by relevant police agencies. The letter was sent to senior government, military, and local government officials to help avoid any confusion or misunderstanding. The decision to release the letter publicly highlights concerns among some palace observers that Harry and Meghan's status might lead to a parallel royal court competing with working members of the royal family.

The concern is heightened due to Harry's ongoing battle for publicly funded police protection, which was canceled when the couple abandoned their royal roles. The matter of whether to restore their round-the-clock police protection is left to a government panel called RAVEC. The Lord Chamberlain directed that any questions regarding the treatment of the Duke and Duchess, especially concerning public funds, should be directed to Buckingham Palace.