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King Charles breaks silence on Harry and Meghan's U.K. return

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The British monarch, King Charles III, has spoken publicly for the first time about the return of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan to the UK, clarifying in a letter that they will not be working members of the royal family. The letter was sent to senior government officials. No specific details are provided on what this means for Harry and Meghan's future roles or activities.
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their two children have returned to the UK, causing "shockwaves" in the Royal Family. The family has settled outside of London for an extended period, with Prince Archie (7) and Princess Lilibet (5) attending school in the area. This move is seen as a surprise, given that Harry and Meghan stepped back from their royal duties in 2020 and moved to California.

The return has raised questions about taxpayer-funded security for the family. Harry had previously ruled out returning to the UK due to security concerns, but now appears to be seeking reinstated police protection. The issue of security is a contentious one, with some experts arguing that the family's presence in the UK creates "genuine threats" and others suggesting that they should have access to security as private citizens.

Meanwhile, Meghan Markle is reportedly considering a return to charity work, including her previous role with Smart Works. The move has been met with mixed reactions from the Royal Family, with some welcoming Harry and Meghan's return and others expressing frustration at their sudden reappearance in the UK.

King Charles III has confirmed that Harry and Meghan remain non-working royals after their return to the UK, meaning they will not be undertaking official royal duties. The decision was outlined in a letter sent to senior government officials, which emphasized that the couple's position is "akin to private citizens with commercial and charitable activities."

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U.K. the United Kingdom

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Harry PERSON · 2× Meghan PERSON · 2× Charles PERSON · 1× Charles III PERSON · 1× Leigh Kiniry PERSON · 1× U.K. GPE · 1× the United Kingdom GPE · 1×

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King Charles breaks silence on Harry and Meghan's U.K. return King Charles III clarified in a letter sent to senior government officials that Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are nonworking royals after their move back to the United Kingdom.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-08
2026-09-08 · CBS News
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King Charles breaks silence on Harry and Meghan's U.K. return King Charles III clarified in a letter sent to senior government officials that Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are nonworking royals after their move back to the United Kingdom. asserted
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