Harry and Meghan ‘surprised’ at king’s letter reiterating they are non-working royals

Duke and Duchess of Sussex were apparently given little notice before message was sent to the media The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were “surprised” at being given little notice of a formal letter sent to government departments and the military on behalf of King Charles reiterating their status as non-working royals. Harry and Meghan, who returned to the UK from the US two weeks ago , had insufficient time to clarify…

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Harry and Meghan 'surprised' by King's letter making clear they remain non-working royals

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A spokesman says they were not told in advance about the letter sent on behalf of the king, although palace sources deny this.

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Prince Harry and Meghan's reported return to the United Kingdom

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Current state

Prince Harry and Meghan have returned to the United Kingdom with their children and remain non-working royals; their children have been moved to a new school because of security concerns, and a review of their police protection is underway.

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In this event Prince Harry says it is 'great' to be back in Britain after six years in US Earlier coverage Harry and Meghan Change Children’s School After Talks With Security Team Earlier coverage ‘Private citizens’: King Charles confirms Harry and Meghan’s status after UK return Earlier coverage Prince Harry and Meghan Set to Arrive in Britain, BBC Reports Earlier coverage We’ll never be royals: the California town where Prince Harry and Meghan lived says goodbye Earlier coverage Harry and Meghan's security arrangements a private matter, PM says Earlier coverage

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Guardian Published 8 September 2026

Harry and Meghan ‘surprised’ at king’s letter reiterating they are non-working royals

BBC Published 8 September 2026

Harry and Meghan 'surprised' by King's letter making clear they remain non-working royals

A spokesman says they were not told in advance about the letter sent on behalf of the king, although palace sources deny this.

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