King Charles Reaffirms Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Non-Working Royal Status
King Charles III has reiterated that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, remain non-working royals and private citizens, despite their recent return to the United Kingdom. This clarification was communicated through a letter authorized by the King and sent to government departments and the military. The letter, penned by royal aide Lord Benyon, whose office manages the King's ceremonial and public events, explicitly states that the Duke and Duchess do not use their 'Royal Highness' styles. It also directs that any operational security concerns involving them should be handled by relevant police authorities. The couple stepped down from their roles as working royals in January 2020, citing personal and financial reasons, and relocated to California. Their return to the U.K. in August had sparked speculation, but the King's directive confirms there is no change to their status. The letter emphasizes that their charitable work is a personal matter, undertaken in a private capacity,...