Harry and Meghan object to royal labels, friend says

A friend of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle says the couple object to being described as “working members of the royal family” or “former royals,” arguing that they work outside the institution while retaining their royal family ties. Neither Harry nor Meghan has publicly confirmed the views attributed to the friend. The friend’s remarks, relayed through an account attributed to The Sunday Times, say the phrase “working members of the royal family” is a “lazy” description. The friend said the couple are not working for the institution but remain members of the royal family and are occupied with their own work and family life. The same account described “former royals” as misleading, noting that Harry is the son of the King. Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and now pursue charitable and commercial activities in a private capacity. In September, King Charles reiterated in a letter to government departments and other officials that they should be treated as private citizens with commercial and charitable interests, according to reports. The comments follow the couple’s joint public visit to Nottingham on October 15, their first joint public engagement in the...