Charles confirms Harry and Meghan to remain non-working royals after their return to U.K.

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Charles confirms Harry and Meghan to remain non-working royals after their return to U.K. (2026, September 8). CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/charles-harry-meghan-non-working-royals-u-k-9.7335005?cmp=rss

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King Charles has confirmed through a letter that Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will remain non-working members of the royal family after their recent return to the UK. The letter states that the couple's decision to step down from official duties in 2020 means they are no longer working royals, but can still enjoy financial independence and protection of their privacy. Prince Harry and his family returned to Britain last month, six years after quitting royal duties and moving to the US. According to the letter, the charitable work of the Duke and Duchess is considered a personal matter for them, undertaken in their private capacity.
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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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British State The Royal Family U.K. U.S.

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Harry PERSON · 6× Meghan PERSON · 3× Charles PERSON · 2× U.K. GPE · 2× U.S. GPE · 2× British NORP · 1× Prince Harry PERSON · 1× Royal Family ORG · 1× State ORG · 1× The Royal Family ORG · 1×

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Charles confirms Harry and Meghan to remain non-working royals after their return to U.K. Couple stepped down from duties and moved to the U.S. in 2020 King Charles authorized a letter to senior British officials on Monday confirming that his youngest son, Prince Harry, and Harry's wife, Meghan, remain non-working royals following their return to the U.K. The letter, which was shared with Harry's team and sent as guidance to senior officials in the government and military, said that after Harry and Meghan stepped down from official royal duties in 2020, they "are no longer working Members of The Royal Family."
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🔮 "This position, distinct from the State and Royal duties undertaken by the working Royal Family, and with the personal latitude it brings the couple in respect of financial independence and protection of their privacy as they would wish, will continue to be fully respected," the letter said.
2026-09-08 · CBC News
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Charles confirms Harry and Meghan to remain non-working royals after their return to U.K. Couple stepped down from duties and moved to the U.S. in 2020 King Charles authorized a letter to senior British officials on Monday confirming that his youngest son, Prince Harry, and Harry's wife, Meghan, remain non-working royals following their return to the U.K. The letter, which was shared with Harry's team and sent as guidance to senior officials in the government and military, said that after Harry and Meghan stepped down from official royal duties in 2020, they "are no longer working Members of The Royal Family." asserted
they → confirm → Family
"This position, distinct from the State and Royal duties undertaken by the working Royal Family, and with the personal latitude it brings the couple in respect of financial independence and protection of their privacy as they would wish, will continue to be fully respected," the letter said. asserted
letter → undertake → privacy
"It follows that there is no change to the current status of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.... asserted
It → follow → Sussex
The charitable work of the Duke and Duchess is a personal matter for them both and undertaken in their private capacity. asserted
work → undertake → capacity
Prince Harry and his family arrived back in Britain late last month, six years after quitting royal duties and moving to the United States. asserted
Harry → arrive → States
The couple had left for the U.S. in 2020, stepping down from official royal duties to chart independent careers, but they never left the headlines as Harry accused the royals of neglect, the tabloid press of ruining his life and the government of failing to provide enough security for him to ever return home. asserted
him → leave → security
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