King Charles Makes Clear Harry And Meghan Are Private Citizens, Not Working Royals

King Charles Makes Clear Harry and Meghan Are Private Citizens, Not Working Royals King Charles III has made clear that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are regarded as private citizens rather than working members of the British Royal Family, according to a letter sent on his behalf. The correspondence reportedly reinforces the couple’s position outside the working royal structure after they stepped back from official royal duties and relocated to the United States. Harry and Meghan, formally known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, ceased carrying out official royal engagements as working royals in 2020. They subsequently established a life in California with their children. The latest communication is significant because it appears to draw a clear distinction between members of the Royal Family who continue to undertake official duties and those who no longer represent the monarchy in a working capacity. The issue of Harry and Meghan’s relationship with the Royal Family has remained a subject of considerable public interest since their departure from frontline royal duties. Their decision to step back was followed by several highly publicised interviews, a documentary series and Harry’s memoir, which contained claims and criticisms concerning members of the Royal Family. Despite the continuing public attention surrounding the Sussexes, Buckingham Palace has maintained the distinction between working royals and family members who no longer perform official duties. The letter sent on the King’s behalf therefore provides a further indication of how Harry and Meghan’s current status is viewed within the institution.