King Charles' Controversial Harry and Meghan Letter Boosts Privacy Plea
Summary
King Charles III sent a letter stating that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are "private citizens" and are no longer working royals. This caused some tension but may help the couple have more privacy and legal protection as private individuals.Key Facts
- King Charles asked the Royal Household to inform officials that Harry and Meghan are not working royals and their royal titles (“HRH”) are not in use.
- The letter described the couple as private citizens with commercial and charity interests.
- Harry and Meghan were surprised by the timing of the letter and preferred the term "public figures".
- Uganda initially withdrew its armed forces from the Invictus Games citing the wording but later reversed the decision after a call from the King’s private secretary.
- A security expert said being called private citizens means Harry and Meghan have the right to privacy like any private person under UK law.
- Meghan won a 2019 privacy lawsuit against The Mail on Sunday for publishing a private letter.
- The King’s letter clarifies that the couple is not supported by taxpayers like senior royals.
- The couple’s police protection status remains uncertain.
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