King Charles clarifies status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, after their return to the UK

LONDON (AP) – King Charles III has reiterated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain non-working members of the royal family after their return to the United Kingdom.

What happened

In practice, a letter sent on behalf of the king to senior administration office-holders noted the couple will continue to refrain from using their royal titles as they have done since stepping back from official royal duties in 2020. Any charity work the couple undertakes will be carried out in a private capacity, and operational security decisions are matters for the relevant police agencies, the letter adds.

As well as lord lieutenants, the king's personal representatives around the country, the letter was sent by the Lord Chamberlain, the most senior official in the royal household, to senior authorities in the administration and military.

"To help avoid doubt or confusion, The King has directed that (this) information be shared, " the letter notes.

The bottom line

Taken together, the developments around king Charles clarifies status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, after point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.