King Charles Reaffirms Harry Meghan Non-Working Status

King Charles III has issued a formal letter reaffirming that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle remain non-working members of the Royal Family following their return to the United Kingdom. The guidance, sent on Monday, September 7, 2026, on behalf of the King by the Lord Chamberlain, clarifies that there has been no change to the couple's status since they stepped back from royal duties in January 2020. The letter was circulated to government departments, military officials, and Lord Lieutenants, the monarch's representatives across the UK, as well as to Harry's team. It was prompted by requests for clarification from various institutional bodies regarding the couple's official standing after their recent relocation to Britain. According to the communication, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's styles as His and Her Royal Highness remain in abeyance and are not used. It also states that their charitable work is a personal matter undertaken in their private capacity, positioning them akin to private citizens with commercial and charitable interests. The letter explicitly distinguishes their personal activities from the State and Royal duties carried out by working royals.