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King Charles clarifies status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, after their return to the UK
seattletimes.com • • general
Key Points:
- King Charles III has confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan remain non-working members of the royal family and will continue not to use their royal titles since stepping back from official duties in 2020.
- A letter from the Lord Chamberlain to senior government and military officials emphasized that any charity work by the couple will be done privately, and security decisions are handled by relevant police agencies.
- The letter aims to clarify the couple’s status amid concerns that Harry and Meghan could create a parallel royal court competing with working royals.
- Security arrangements remain a sensitive issue, with ongoing debates about restoring publicly funded police protection for the couple, a decision overseen by the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC).
- The Lord Chamberlain advised that any official questions regarding courtesies or public funding for the Duke and Duchess should be directed to Buckingham Palace.
