Prince Harry has not spoken to his father, King Charles III, since returning to the UK two weeks ago. According to royal sources, Charles feels "perplexed" that Harry kept him informed about plans but then didn't speak to him directly about moving back with his family. The Sussexes' decision to move back to the UK has left the royal family "blindsided", with one source saying it's making reconciliation harder. Charles has confirmed through a letter from Buckingham Palace that Harry and Meghan Markle will not carry out official engagements as working royals, instead holding private citizen status.
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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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Prince Harry has reportedly not spoken to the his father, King Charles III, since returning to the UK two weeks ago.
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The Duke of Sussex has not scheduled a call with his father since informing him that he was moving back to England with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children, royal sources told the Mirror Tuesday.
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Charles was on a summer break at Balmoral in Scotland when his estranged son told him of his and Markle’s shock move, per the outlet.
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Royal sources told the outlet that said Charles and the rest of the royal family has been “blindsided” by the Sussexes’ move.
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The monarch allegedly feels “perplexed” that Harry has kept him informed about the family’s plans.
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“Harry has spoken openly about desperately wanting reconciliation and yet he is the one keeping his father and his family in the dark about major developments such as moving back to the UK,” a source told the outlet.
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“Such behavior just makes it harder to deal with the Sussexes or know their true motives for moving their entire lives back to Harry’s homeland.
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The whole family are perplexed about the situation.”
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Page Six has reached out to Buckingham Palace, Harry and Markle for comment.
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On Monday, Charles broke his silence on his son and daughter-in-law’s move back to the UK and have an update on their royal status.
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The 77-year-old confirmed the Sussexes will not be working royals carrying out official engagements now that they’re back in England, according to a letter sent on behalf of Charles by the family’s lord chamberlain, per the BBC.
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The letter said Harry, 41, and Markle, 45, cannot use their titles of His and Her Royal Highness and are “private citizens with commercial and charitable interests,” a top palace official told the outlet.
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The couple returned to England two weeks ago with their kids, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, for an “extended period” — six years after they quit their royal duties.
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