King Charles III clarifies status of Harry and Meghan

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Following their return to the United Kingdom, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have had their official status clarified by Buckingham Palace. A letter issued on behalf of King Charles III, prepared by Lord Chamberlain Lord Benyon, confirms that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain non-working members of the Royal Family.

The document specifies that their status is consistent with the 2020 Sandringham agreement, categorizing them as private citizens with commercial and charitable interests. Consequently, they are not permitted to use the style ‘His/Her Royal Highness’ and their charitable work will be conducted in a private capacity rather than through official royal duties.

Reports indicate that the couple was surprised by the public distribution of the letter, noting they were not informed of its contents in advance. While the palace maintains this reinforces existing arrangements, the Sussexes have reportedly expressed a preference for being recognized as ‘public figures’ rather than merely private citizens.

Amidst these developments, the couple has also enrolled their children, Archie and Lilibet, in an elite preparatory school in the UK. Despite the ongoing tensions regarding their formal roles, sources suggest that King Charles and Prince Harry have maintained communication via telephone since the couple's return.

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[● 2 SOURCES] A Home Office security committee is meeting to discuss potential taxpayer-funded security for the family in the UK. www.newhamrecorder.co.uk · www.bbc.co.uk
[● 4 SOURCES] King Charles III issued a letter clarifying the official status of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. www.newhamrecorder.co.uk · www.tyla.com · www.bbc.co.uk
[● 3 SOURCES] Harry and Meghan expressed surprise that they were not notified of the letter in advance. www.newhamrecorder.co.uk · www.tyla.com · www.bbc.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] Royal sources claim the Sussexes were informed of the letter before its public release. www.newhamrecorder.co.uk · www.tyla.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are prohibited from using the titles 'His and Her Royal Highness.' www.newhamrecorder.co.uk · www.bbc.co.uk
[● 3 SOURCES] The letter was distributed to government departments, military officials, Lord Lieutenants, and Prince Harry's team. www.newhamrecorder.co.uk · www.tyla.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Harry and Meghan relocated to the UK from California last month with their children. www.newhamrecorder.co.uk · www.bbc.co.uk
[● 4 SOURCES] Prince Harry and Meghan Markle remain non-working members of the Royal Family. www.newhamrecorder.co.uk · www.tyla.com · www.bbc.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] Any philanthropic activities conducted by the couple are considered private matters. www.businessdaily.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] The letter clarifies that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain non-active members of the Royal Family. www.businessdaily.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Prince Harry and Meghan Markle expressed surprise regarding a letter from King Charles III. www.businessdaily.gr
[● 6 SOURCES] Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved back to the United Kingdom in late August after living in California for six years. elveedordigital.com · rpp.pe · www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · noticias037.net · koktejl.azet.sk · +1 more