{
  "id": 6159016,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T17:41:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/king-makes-clear-harry-and-meghan-remain-non-working-royals/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, will not be working royals allowed to carry out official engagements following their return to the UK, according to a letter sent on behalf of King Charles. The letter, sent by the Lord Chamberlain, clarifies the Sussexes' status as private citizens and emphasizes that any engagements they undertake will be in a private capacity. The royal couple, who recently moved back from California with their children Archie and Lilibet, will not be representing the Royal Family and will not use the \"HRH\" titles of His and Her Royal Highness. This position, agreed upon in 2020, remains in place, ruling out any \"half-in and half-out\" status. The letter also addresses potential security concerns, stating that any operational issues should be directed to the Royal and VIP Executive Committee. The King's message aims to provide transparency, rather than risk leaks, and Prince Harry's team has been informed of the letter.",
  "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. The letter is intended to clarify the status of Prince Harry and Meghan, who moved back from California with children Archie [...] The post King makes clear Harry and Meghan remain non-working royals appeared…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-07T17:42:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tempo.co English",
        "title": "Prince Harry, Meghan to Remain Non-Working Royals in UK, King Charles Confirms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/prince-harry-meghan-to-remain-non-working-royals-in-uk-king-charles",
        "published": "2026-09-08T02:24:36.000Z"
      }
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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."
}