King Charles has issued a communication to top British officials, affirming that Prince Harry and Meghan, upon their return to the U.K., continue to be non-working members of the royal family. The directive, disclosed to Harry’s team and circulated among key figures in government and the military, clarifies that since Harry and Meghan relinquished their official royal duties in 2020, they are no longer active members of the Royal Family.
The correspondence underscores the distinction between the roles of the non-working royals and those actively engaged in state and royal responsibilities. It ensures that the couple retains personal freedom concerning financial matters and privacy, emphasizing that their status will be fully respected. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s charitable endeavors are considered personal pursuits, conducted independently.
In essence, their standing is comparable to private individuals with interests in commerce and charity. Prince Harry and his family returned to the U.K. towards the end of the previous month, marking their first visit in six years since renouncing royal duties and relocating to the United States in 2020. Despite their departure from official royal obligations, the couple has remained in the public eye, with Prince Harry voicing grievances against the royal family, tabloid media, and government authorities.