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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Catherine Armecin Martin

King Charles Delivers a Brutal 'Reality Check' to Harry and Meghan as Palace Makes Their Royal Status Clear

King Charles has reaffirmed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s non-working royal status, prompting expert claims of a reality check to the Sussexes (Credit: Simon Dawson / No10 Downing Street, OGL 3 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the UK has been followed by an unmistakable reminder from King Charles III that their position within the Royal Family has not changed.

A letter issued on the King's behalf has reaffirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain non-working royals and are regarded as akin to private citizens, with their His and Her Royal Highness styles still in abeyance. Royal commentator Helena Chard has described the intervention as a decisive reality check for the couple.

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