King Charles Stands Firm: Harry and Meghan Remain Stripped of Royal Duties
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A letter from King Charles, sent through the Lord Chamberlain, asserts that Prince Harry and Meghan continue to be excluded from royal duties, ensuring the integrity and traditions of the monarchy are preserved while their private charitable work remains outside official channels.
King Charles III has decisively reaffirmed that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan—who abandoned their responsibilities and distanced themselves from the royal family—remain non-working members of the monarchy following their recent return to the United Kingdom. A letter issued on the king’s behalf and delivered by the Lord Chamberlain to senior government, military officials, and regional lord lieutenants makes it clear that the couple will not resume the use of their royal titles, as has been the case since their voluntary departure from official duties in 2020. Any charitable activities they pursue will be strictly private, ensuring that their actions do not compromise the dignity or traditions of the royal institution. Operational security decisions remain the responsibility of the appropriate police agencies, not the couple.
The communication is explicit in its intent to eliminate any confusion, emphasizing that the couple’s status is unchanged and that the monarchy will not yield to outside pressures or attempts to undermine its authority. The letter instructs officials to direct any questions regarding courtesies or the use of public funds for the Duke and Duchess to Buckingham Palace, safeguarding public resources from misuse. Security arrangements, including any consideration for publicly funded police protection, remain under the strict control of the Royal and VIP Executive Committee, ensuring that royal privileges are not extended to those who have turned their backs on duty.
"Any specific questions from official and State organizations about the courtesies which should be extended to the Duke and Duchess, and particularly where recourse to public funds may be required, should be directed to Buckingham Palace," the Lord Chamberlain wrote, upholding the monarchy’s standards.