British Royal Family faces tension over Sussex letter and information leaks

Tensions within the British Royal Family have escalated following the release of a letter from King Charles III. The document, which clarifies that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to be regarded as “ordinary citizens” without royal duties, has sparked a dispute regarding communication protocols.

A spokesperson for Harry and Meghan claimed the couple was not given sufficient time to respond to the document before its release to the press. They stated the team received the letter only 67 minutes before it was distributed to media outlets. Conversely, sources close to the Palace maintain that the couple was informed of the letter's existence, though they were not consulted on its specific content.

Simultaneously, reports indicate growing friction between Prince William and Prince Harry regarding information leaks. Prince William has reportedly adopted a cautious approach to sharing information within the monarchy to identify sources of leaks that may be reaching the Duke of Sussex. This has reportedly created an atmosphere of distrust within the institution.