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King Charles’ Statement About Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Being ‘Private Citizens’ Is ‘Not Realistic’
Yahoo • • general
Key Points:
- King Charles III issued a letter clarifying that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle remain non-working members of the royal family, describing their status as similar to private citizens with commercial and charitable interests.
- Sources close to Harry and Meghan argue that the couple cannot realistically live a private life due to their high public profile, pushing back against the king's characterization.
- The Sussexes were reportedly surprised by the letter's public release and the lack of prior notice, despite the king's intent to avoid confusion among senior UK officials.
- Critics note that if Harry and Meghan were truly private citizens, the letter would not have needed to be formally circulated by the Lord Chamberlain to government officials.
- Since their return to the UK with their children, the Sussexes are believed to be residing in the Cotswolds, though their exact location remains undisclosed; meanwhile, Uganda withdrew from the Invictus Games after the letter's release.
