Harry and Meghan 'surprised' by King's letter making clear they remain non-working royals
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle expressed surprise after receiving a letter from the Royal Household clarifying their status as non-working royals. The letter confirms they cannot use 'His and Her Royal Highness' titles as they reside in the UK as private citizens.
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The story highlights the ongoing tension and formalization of the relationship between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the British monarchy.
Image source, Getty Images By Daniela Relph Royal correspondent Published 8 September 2026, 09:23 BST Updated 6 minutes ago A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex says they were surprised to see the Royal Household had sent out a letter clarifying the official status of Harry and Meghan as non working royals.
The spokesperson said the pair "were a little surprised not to have been told about this in advance."
But royal sources say Harry and Meghan were made aware of the letter before it was made public.
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