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Catherine Armecin Martin

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Face 'Pretend Royal Engagement' Backlash After Nottingham Visit

The Sussexes visited three community organisations in a private capacity, having remained non-working royals since 2020 (Credit: Photo: Mark Jones/Wikimedia Commons CC BY 2.0)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Nottingham charity visit drew criticism from some X users who compared the appearance to an official royal engagement. The couple visited community organisations on 15 October during their first joint public appearance in the UK since returning in August.

The visit was undertaken in their private capacity. Guidance issued on King Charles III's behalf on 7 September reaffirmed that they remain non-working royals and do not represent the monarch in their charitable activities.

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