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Harry and Meghan ‘surprised’ by king’s letter making clear they’re still nonworking royals
NBC News • • world
Key Points:
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were "surprised" by a letter from King Charles III's office confirming they remain nonworking members of the royal family, a spokesperson for the couple said.
- The letter, released by Buckingham Palace, reiterated their status since stepping down from royal duties in January 2020 and aimed to clarify their position for the British government and military amid security funding questions.
- The couple moved back to the UK last month with their children for an extended stay, reigniting media scrutiny and raising issues over their security arrangements following a legal dispute with the government.
- The letter emphasized that Harry and Meghan's charitable work is private and that their status is similar to private citizens with commercial interests, distinct from official royal duties.
- A government security committee is reportedly meeting to decide on providing protection for the couple, but the Home Office declined to comment citing security concerns.
