Harry and Meghan ‘surprised’ at king’s letter reiterating they are non-working royals
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Summary
King Charles, through a formal letter, reminded government and military departments that Harry and Meghan are non-working royals, meaning they do not perform official royal duties. Harry and Meghan were surprised by the timing of the letter’s release, which came shortly before a meeting that will decide their security arrangements in the UK.Key Facts
- The letter was sent by Richard Benyon, the lord chamberlain at Buckingham Palace.
- It stated Harry and Meghan’s status as non-working royals, meaning they do not carry out official royal roles.
- Their royal titles “His and Her Royal Highness” remain unused and in abeyance (inactive).
- Their charity work is done privately and is not part of official royal duties.
- The letter clarifies they live similarly to private citizens with business and charity roles.
- Harry and Meghan’s team got the letter less than an hour before it was shown to the media.
- Security decisions, including taxpayer-funded protection for the couple, are under review by a committee called Ravec.
- Harry recently visited a London studio known for filming podcasts.
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