King Charles issues letter clarifying Harry and Meghan's non-working royal status

King Charles III sent a letter on September 7, 2026, confirming that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are not working royals. The letter came shortly after the couple returned to the United Kingdom on August 26 with their two children.

Harry and Meghan's team received a copy of the letter about one hour before it became public. Their representatives said they were surprised by this short notice. However, reports say the couple's concern was about the timing, not the content. They have accepted that Harry is not a working royal and agreed with the letter's main message.

The letter was released before a planned meeting of a committee that protects members of the royal family. The situation has raised questions about communication between the couple and the Royal Household.