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King Charles confirms status of Prince Harry and Meghan in letter

King Charles has confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not have an official role within the royal family upon their return to the UK, surprising them.

8 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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King Charles has recently confirmed in a letter to British stakeholders that Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle will not take on an official role within the British royal family upon their return to the United Kingdom. This decision means that they also will not be able to use their title of Royal Highness.

The letter, which clarifies the couple's status, has reportedly also been sent to the British government. This has led to clear statements about their role, with Charles declaring that everything will remain "as it is."

Harry and Meghan were surprised by the content of the letter, a spokesperson for the couple has stated. According to the spokesperson, they were not informed in advance about the issuance of this letter and the accompanying confirmation of their status.

Various British media outlets, including the BBC, have confirmed the news regarding this letter. There has been a reaction to the king's clear wording regarding their non-working status as royals.

The situation follows their recent return to the United Kingdom, which has drawn additional attention. The letter emphasizes that Prince Harry and Meghan will not become working royals, despite their presence in the country.

Further reactions and the context surrounding this situation remain unclear, but it is evident that the king's communication and the response from Harry and Meghan are central to the reporting.

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