Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been classified as 'private citizens' rather than working royals despite their return to the United Kingdom, according to IOL. The classification was reportedly made by King Charles, underscoring the couple's continued distance from official royal duties. Harry and Meghan stepped back from their roles as senior working royals in 2020 and have since lived outside the royal fold. Their visit to the UK has renewed public attention on their status within the royal family and their relationship with the King.
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King Charles III has confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, remain non-working members of the royal family following their return to the United Kingdom. According to a letter sent on the king's behalf to senior government officials, the couple will continue to refrain from using their royal titles, as they have done since stepping back from official royal duties in 2020. The statement reiterates the couple's longstanding status within the monarchy.
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