Harry and Meghan are still not working royals despite returning to live in Britain, King Charles confirms
King Charles has officially confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are not working royals and should be treated as private citizens. This directive was issued via a memorandum to government and military officials to clarify their roles following their return to the UK, reinforcing the terms of their 2020 Sandringham agreement.
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This clarification resolves ongoing public and administrative confusion regarding the couple's status, impacting their public engagements, security, and official interactions, and solidifying their departure from frontline royal duties.
The Sussexes must be treated as private citizens, says King amid confusion over the roles after UK return
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