King Charles Declares Harry and Meghan Private Citizens
A formal palace letter draws the firmest line yet under the Sussexes' royal status.
Fame & Fortune Desk · September 8, 2026 · Based on reporting by ExtraTV
King Charles has put it in writing: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are private citizens. The Lord Chamberlain sent a letter of guidance to senior stakeholders on the King's behalf Monday -- just days after the Sussexes' high-profile return to the UK. Per the letter obtained by People, the couple cannot use their HRH titles or represent the monarchy. Not in any capacity.
The palace says the formal notice is meant to avoid "confusion," per ExtraTV. Harry and Meghan, for their part, said they were "surprised" by the move, the Mirror reports. It's the firmest official line yet on where the couple stands. And a clear signal: they remain non-working royals, back on British soil or not.
