Harry and Meghan Surprised by Charles III's Letter on Their Status
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were surprised by a letter from King Charles III clarifying their private status after returning to the UK, stating they are no longer working members of the royal family and cannot represent the monarchy.
Consensus
- King Charles III issued a letter clarifying the private status of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after their return to the UK.
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are no longer working members of the royal family.
- The letter was sent by the Lord Chamberlain on behalf of the king to high-ranking officials, government bodies, military structures, and royal representatives.
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle cannot use the titles His and Her Royal Highness.
- Their charitable activities are considered personal and conducted privately.
- The letter reaffirmed that their status remains unchanged since they stepped back from royal duties in 2020.
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the UK from the US.
Points of divergence
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle claimed they were unaware of the letter before its publication, despite sources at Buckingham Palace stating they had read it about an hour before media release. — riamo
- The main reason for their return is to provide their children with British education, with their children already enrolled in a local school starting in September, and expected to stay in the UK for 12 to 15 years. — vm
- The letter stated that their royal titles are suspended and not used, and their position is equivalent to that of private individuals. — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- BBC: Prince Harry and Meghan Markel were surprised by a letter from King Charles III about their status — РИАМО
- King Charles III ordered to treat Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as private individuals — Вечерняя Москва
- King Charles III ordered Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to be treated as 'private individuals' — Коммерсантъ
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