{
  "id": 6157542,
  "title": "King makes clear Harry and Meghan remain non-working royals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/king-makes-clear-harry-and-meghan-remain-non-working-royals",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T17:42:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/king-makes-clear-harry-and-meghan-remain-non-working-royals/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The King of the United Kingdom has made it clear that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are non-working royals and will not be able to undertake official engagements while living in the UK. This was outlined in a letter sent on behalf of the King by Lord Chamberlain, a top Palace official. The letter confirms that Prince Harry and Meghan, who recently returned to the UK from California with their children Archie and Lilibet, will no longer be able to use their \"HRH\" titles and will be considered private citizens.\n\nThe letter was sent to Harry's team, government departments, military officials, and Lord Lieutenants, as these individuals are often involved in royal visits and engagements. It emphasizes that any engagements carried out by the Sussexes will be in a private capacity and will not be representing the Royal Family. This letter serves as a warning that their appearances this autumn should not be treated as royal engagements.\n\nThe situation is similar to what was agreed upon in 2020, known as the \"Sandringham Agreement,\" which ruled out any \"half-in and half-out\" status for Harry and Meghan. They cannot pursue their own commercial interests while remaining working royals. The letter also confirms that the couple's charitable work remains a personal matter for them and is undertaken in their private capacity.\n\nPrince Harry and Meghan faced a contentious departure from the UK in 2020, which they detailed in a Netflix documentary. Since then, they have established financial independence in California, with Harry writing a best-selling memoir and Meghan launching an online food range. The couple's return to the UK this summer, where their children will attend school, is expected. Prince Harry is reportedly supporting his charities, including the Invictus Games, which will take place in Birmingham next year. Reports suggest Meghan may be considering a return to acting.\n\nDisputes regarding the security of Prince Harry and Meghan in the UK remain unresolved, and the letter clarifies that any operational security issues should continue to be directed to the relevant police authorities. Prince Harry has raised concerns about inadequate police protection in the UK, but the Palace states that this matter falls under the decision-making of the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec), which determines security for royals and public figures.\n\nIn a move towards transparency, the Palace has chosen to release this Lord Chamberlain's letter publicly rather than allowing it to leak. Prince Harry and Meghan's representatives have been approached for a response to this development.",
  "summary": "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not be working royals allowed to carry out official engagements now they have returned to the UK, a letter sent on behalf of King Charles spells out.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
        "title": "King makes clear Harry and Meghan remain non-working royals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/king-makes-clear-harry-and-meghan-remain-non-working-royals-6159016",
        "published": "2026-09-07T17:41:39.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}