Harry and Meghan Rebuke King Charles Letter After 12-Day UK Return
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Updated · The Guardian · Sep 11
Harry and Meghan Rebuke King Charles Letter After 12-Day UK Return
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Sep 11
Summary
Harry and Meghan publicly pushed back after King Charles circulated a Monday letter saying they are “private citizens” and should not be treated as working royals.
Their spokesperson said the couple were “a little surprised” not to have been told in advance, while a Telegraph briefing said they prefer to be described as “public figures.”
The king’s message went to senior figures across government, the military and lord lieutenancies, reinforcing that the Sussexes no longer act in an official royal role or receive public funding.
The clash erupted less than 2 weeks after the couple returned to the UK, underscoring continuing friction between their public-facing approach and Buckingham Palace protocol.