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King Charles clarifies Harry and Meghan remain non-working royals after UK return

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Neutral summary

A letter issued on behalf of King Charles III has made clear that Prince Harry and Meghan remain non-working members of the royal family despite their recent return to Britain. The correspondence, sent by the Lord Chamberlain to senior officials, states that the Sussexes will be treated as “private citizens” and will not carry out official royal duties. A spokesperson for Harry and Meghan said the couple were “surprised” by the lettercase, having reportedly not been informed in advancecircumstances. Reports also indicate that Harry has not yet spoken with his father since returning to the UK two weeks ago.

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Publication timeline

  1. · Daily Mail (outlet profile)

    King: Harry and Meghan are still not working royals after return to Britain. The King has laid out his position on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex returning to the UK in a letter to 'senior stakeholders'.

  2. · Telegraf (outlet profile)

    Kralj Čarls presekao oko Harija i Megan: Ovo su pravila koja moraju da poštuju. Kralj Čarls III izneo je svoj stav o povratku princa Harija i Megan Markl u Veliku Britaniju, jasno stavljajući do znanja da njihov eventua…

  3. · GB News (outlet profile)

    King Charles makes his stance clear on Prince Harry and Meghan's status within the Royal Family in new letter. The King has issued a formal letter of guidance confirming that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex retain their…

  4. · Evening Standard (outlet profile)

    Meghan and Harry are still not working royals despite UK return, King says. The Sussexes stepped down in 2020.

  5. · Belfast Telegraph (outlet profile)

    Meghan and Harry are still not working royals despite UK return, King says

  6. · The Mirror (outlet profile)

    King Charles makes clear Prince Harry and Meghan are not working royals despite UK return. King Charles has issued a letter to "senior stakeholders" today where he has made it clear that despite being back in…

  7. · Sky News (outlet profile)

    Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain private citizens despite return to the UK. The King has said the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain private citizens despite their return to the UK.

  8. · Corriere della Sera (outlet profile)

    Re Carlo chiarisce il ruolo di Harry e Meghan: «Rimangono fuori dalla famiglia reale». Il monarca lo ha precisato in una lettera indirizzata al governo, alle forze armate e ai rappresentanti della famiglia reale nel Pae…

  9. · The Independent (outlet profile)

    King says Harry and Meghan are still not working royals despite UK return

  10. · Newsweek (outlet profile)

    King Charles Confirms Prince Harry and Meghan Are Not Working Royals. The head of King Charles' Royal Household issued a letter confirming Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are not working royals.

  11. · New York Post (outlet profile)

    King Charles breaks silence on Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s UK move in new blow to the couple. Page Six previously confirmed that Charles found out about Harry and Meghan's move just days before the news broke.

  12. · iNews (outlet profile)

    King tells Harry and Meghan they are still not working royals after UK return. A rather pointed letter on behalf of the King said that the 'personal latitude' the couple enjoy in terms of finance and privacy 'will conti…

  13. · ABC News (outlet profile)

    King Charles confirms Prince Harry, Meghan to remain 'non-working royals' in UK. Prince Harry and Meghan returned to the U.K. after living in California for six years.

  14. · The Independent (outlet profile)

    Harry and Meghan are still not working royals despite returning to live in Britain, King Charles confirms. The Sussexes must be treated as private citizens, says King amid confusion over the roles after UK return

  15. · La Vanguardia (outlet profile)

    El rey Carlos III se pronuncia sobre el regreso del príncipe Enrique y Meghan Markle. El monarca recuerda a distintas entidades que los duques de Sussex dejaron de trabajar para la corona británica y deja claro que cual…

  16. · The Independent (outlet profile)

    King Charles clarifies status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, after their return to the UK. King Charles III authorized the release of a letter clarifying the status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, now that…

  17. · WalesOnline (outlet profile)

    King Charles confirms Harry and Meghan as non-working royals after UK return. King Charles has issued an official letter clarifying that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle remain non-working royals and are to be treated as…

  18. · BFMTV (outlet profile)

    Retour de Harry et Meghan: le roi Charles précise qu'ils n'auront "aucune fonction officielle" et restent "de simples citoyens". Harry et Meghan restent des membres non actifs de la famille royale. C'est ce qu'a tenu à…

  19. · La Repubblica (outlet profile)

    Carlo III chiarisce ufficialmente il ruolo di Harry e Meghan: resteranno privati cittadini. Il sovrano interviene con un documento ufficiale per chiarire il ruolo dei Duchi di Sussex, in seguito a “diverse richieste di…

  20. · UOL (outlet profile)

    Rei Charles reafirma que Harry e Meghan continuam sendo membros da realeza sem funções oficiais. LONDRES, 7 Set (Reuters) - O rei Charles autorizou o envio ?de uma carta ?a altos oficiais britânicos reafirmando que seu…

  21. · CBS News (outlet profile)

    King says Prince Harry and Meghan remain private citizens after U.K. return. Prince Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working members of the royal family in January 2020, and this position, the letter said, "will…

  22. · Tanjug (outlet profile)

    Britanski kralj Čarls: Hari i Megan ostaju privatna lica, bez kraljevskih dužnosti

  23. · M24.ru (outlet profile)

    В Букингемском дворце подтвердили, что принц Гарри остается частным лицом. Гарри и Меган не могут использовать титулы "Его Королевское Высочество" и "Ее Королевское Высочество"

  24. · O Globo (outlet profile)

    Charles III afirma que Harry e Meghan não estão autorizados a participar de compromissos oficiais e permanecerão como 'cidadãos particulares' no Reino Unido. Harry e Meghan, duque e duquesa de Sussex, estão de volta ao…

  25. · Politika (outlet profile)

    Краљ Чарлс: Хари и Меган остају приватна лица без званичних дужности. Краљ Чарлс наложио је лорду коморнику да контактира владине институције и војску

  26. · The Independent (outlet profile)

    King Charles issues new Harry and Meghan update after their UK arrival

  27. · South China Morning Post (outlet profile)

    King Charles clarifies status of Harry and Meghan after their return to UK. Britain’s King Charles has reiterated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain non-working members of the royal family following their re…

  28. · Danas (outlet profile)

    Kralj Čarls razjasnio status princa Harija i supruge Megan posle njihovog povratka u Britaniju. Britanski kralj Čalrs Treći ponovio je danas da će princ Hari i njegova supruga Megan nastaviti da budu neaktivni članovi k…

  29. · Коммерсантъ (outlet profile)

    Карл III приказал относиться к принцу Гарри и Меган Маркл как к «частным лицам». Король Великобритании Карл III разъяснил статус герцога и герцогини Сассекских (принца Гарри и его жены Меган Маркл) после их возвращения…

  30. · NBC News (outlet profile)

    King Charles confirms Harry and Meghan will not be working royals after U.K. return. Prince Harry and Meghan will not be working members of Britain’s royal family now they have returned to the U.K., a letter sent on beh…

Factual core

  • King Charles III stated in a letter that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are not returning to the UK as working royals.
  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the United Kingdom.
  • Harry and Meghan were surprised by a letter from King Charles regarding their status.
  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are no longer working members of the royal family.
  • The King's statement was made in response to the couple's return to the UK.

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