London, England – King Charles III has confirmed that his son, Prince Harry, and his wife, Meghan, will not assume any official royal duties, despite their return to Britain, according to reports by the BBC and other British media outlets on Monday. The reports indicated that King Charles authorized a letter to be sent to senior British officials. The letter confirmed that Harry and Meghan will remain members of the Royal Family without any official duties. The reports also stated that the couple’s status will remain similar to that of private citizens, with their own businesses and charitable activities. This means there are no plans to reinstate them to official royal roles.
Harry returns to Britain
The palace’s confirmation came after Prince Harry returned to Britain with his family late last month, nearly six years after he stepped back from royal duties and moved to the United States. Harry and Meghan moved to the US in 2020, announcing they would pursue independent careers outside the official responsibilities of the British royal family. Buckingham Palace did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the reports.
Ongoing disagreements with the royal family
Harry and Meghan have remained in the media spotlight since leaving Britain, amid frequent disagreements with members of the royal family. Harry has previously criticized the family, accusing them of neglect, and has also attacked the tabloid press. He has also spoken about his concerns regarding security for himself and his family in Britain. King Charles’s confirmation indicates that the separation between the couple’s private life and the official duties of the royal institution will continue, even after their return to Britain.
