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King Charles clarifies status of Prince Harry and Meghan in a letter after their return to the UK
PBS • • general
Key Points:
- King Charles III has confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan remain non-working members of the royal family and will continue to refrain from using their royal titles following their return to the UK.
- A letter from the Lord Chamberlain to senior government and military officials clarified that any charity work by the couple will be done privately, and security decisions are handled by relevant police agencies.
- The letter aims to prevent confusion about the couple's status amid concerns they might act as a parallel royal court competing with working royals.
- Security issues are sensitive, as Harry has sought the restoration of publicly funded police protection, which was withdrawn when they stepped back from official duties.
- The decision on restoring their police protection lies with the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC), and any official inquiries regarding public funds or courtesies should be directed to Buckingham Palace.
