Prince Harry and Meghan’s royal status will not change despite UK return, King says

LONDON – King Charles is setting the record straight.

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan may have moved back to Britain, but there will be absolutely no change to their royal status, according to a new letter sent on behalf of the monarch.

Despite their return, the Sussexes will remain as non-working royals and will not be carrying out any official royal engagements on behalf of the sovereign, says the document, sent by Lord Chamberlain, a top Palace official, according to the BBC.

USA TODAY has reached out to Prince Harry's spokesperson and to Buckingham Palace for comment. The Sussexes’ office remains separate from Buckingham Palace.

Harry and Meghan, who landed in the UK last month, will still not be able to use the "HRH" titles of His and Her Royal Highness, and are considered "private citizens with commercial and charitable interests," the letter said.

They lost those rights, along with their taxpayer funded security, when they stepped back from their roles as senior royals six years ago.

"It is well known that in January 2020 the Duke and Duchess stepped down from undertaking representative duties on behalf of the Sovereign, and are no longer working Members of the Royal Family,"…

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