Why Harry and Meghan were caught off guard by King Charles’ latest letter
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were reportedly surprised by a letter from King Charles III clarifying their status as private citizens. The communication, sent to senior officials, reinforces that the couple remains outside the working royal family.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing tension and formalization of boundaries between the British monarchy and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were surprised by a letter sent on behalf of King Charles III clarifying that they remain non-working members of the British royal family and private citizens, their spokesperson said.The letter, authorised by Charles and sent to senior British officials on Monday, made clear that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were no longer working members of the royal family.According to Reuters, a spokesperson for the couple said Harry and Meghan had only been informed shortly before the letter was sent and were surprised by what had occurred.The couple and their two children returned to live in Britain last month, six years after stepping down from royal duties and moving to the United States during a period of strained relations with the royal family.Their return had also come as a surprise to close family members, with Harry's father, the king, being informed only days before…
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