• King Charles III confirms Prince Harry and Meghan remain non-working royals.
• The couple cannot use royal titles and are classed as private citizens.
• The clarification follows their return to the UK and engagement in charitable work.

King Charles III has clarified that Prince Harry and Meghan will not resume their roles as working members of the royal family following their return to the UK. A letter sent on behalf of the King emphasized that the couple, who moved back from California with their children, Archie and Lilibet, are to be considered "private citizens" and will not hold the titles of His and Her Royal Highness, according to Los Angeles Times, BBC, and Channel News Asia.

The message from the King, communicated via the Lord Chamberlain to senior government officials and military figures, confirms the couple's status remains unchanged since they stepped back from royal duties in 2020. It makes clear that any engagements undertaken by Harry and Meghan will be in a personal capacity, not representing the Royal Family, as outlined in the letter released to various officials according to South China Morning Post and NPR.

Furthermore, the letter highlights ongoing security concerns for the Sussexes, emphasizing that decisions related to their police protection will remain within the purview of the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC), following Harry's attempts to secure state-funded protection. This issue continues to create tension surrounding their public safety since stepping back from royal duties, as noted by India Times and Le Monde.

Harry and Meghan expressed surprise about the public nature of the King’s letter, indicating that they did not receive prior notification. However, sources confirmed they were informed beforehand. The letter serves as a formal reaffirmation of the Sandringham Agreement that dictated their status since early 2020, aiming to maintain clarity on their roles moving forward, as per BBC and South China Morning Post.