King Charles Blocks Royal Return
King Charles says Prince Harry and Meghan will remain private, non-working royals.
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King Charles III has reaffirmed in a letter sent on his behalf by the Lord Chamberlain that Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, remain non-working members of the royal family after returning to the United Kingdom. The letter says they will not carry out official engagements on behalf of the Crown and will continue not to use the styles His or Her Royal Highness. Their status remains unchanged from January 2020, when they stepped back from royal duties.
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King Charles made clear that Prince Harry and Meghan remain non-working royals and should not act otherwise. His official communication served as a pointed rebuke or warning against presenting themselves as working members of the royal family during UK visits.
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