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A letter sent on King Charles's behalf says Harry and Meghan remain non-working royals following their return to the UK. Their charitable appearances are private activities, not official representation of the monarch. The clarification does not resolve every question about their security.
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A letter sent on King Charles's behalf says Harry and Meghan remain non-working royals following their return to the UK. Their charitable appearances are private activities, not official representation of the monarch. The clarification does not resolve every question about their security.
The Palace clarification separates where the Sussexes live from whom they represent. That distinction matters more than another round of speculation about family relations.
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Upcoming public appearances may bring practical examples of the distinction. Watch formal event descriptions and official statements. A future change of status would require explicit confirmation; it should not be inferred from a photograph, a charitable visit or an unverified social-media post.
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The Palace clarification separates where the Sussexes live from whom they represent. That distinction matters more than another round of speculation about family relations.
The Palace clarification separates where the Sussexes live from whom they represent. That distinction matters more than anoth...