Prince Harry and Meghan are still not working royals despite returning to live in Britain, King Charles says. Multiple outlets report the King is clarifying the couple’s status after questions about whether they hold any formal royal duties.
The reporting notes that Harry and Meghan stepped back from senior royal roles in 2020. In the context of their return to the UK, the King’s message reiterates that they are treated as private citizens rather than members of the working royal family. Sources also describe uncertainty and requests for guidance around the roles the Sussexes should be expected to perform.
Across the outlets, the core point is consistent: the King’s confirmation keeps the couple’s non-working status in place. The coverage frames the statement as an attempt to reduce confusion about their relationship to official royal functions, while not changing the basis for their positions since the 2020 decision to step down.
