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King Charles Reaffirms Harry and Meghan Are Non‑Working Royals

A Lord Chamberlain letter tells officials to treat the Sussexes as private citizens, leaving security and public‑funding questions to police and RAVEC for separate review.

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Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, disembark after sailing on Sydney Harbour with veterans from the Invictus Australia community, in Sydney, Australia, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Lord Chamberlain, on behalf of the King, sent formal guidance that there is "no change" to the couple’s status and that their HRH styles remain in abeyance, the Palace said Monday.
  • The letter was circulated to government departments, military leaders and Lord Lieutenants and a copy was shared with the Sussexes to ensure any public activity is handled as private, not royal.
  • Buckingham Palace said the Sussexes will operate separate offices from the Royal Household and that correspondence about their charities or commercial work should go to the couple’s own team.
  • Decisions about operational security and any taxpayer support for protection were left to police forces and the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC), which will reassess arrangements now that the family is living in Britain.
  • The move follows the 2020 Sandringham understanding that the couple stepped back from representative duties, and it comes as the family settles into UK life with reported school enrollments and a small number of private, charity‑linked appearances.