King Charles Accused of ‘Malicious Intent’ Toward Prince Harry & Meghan Markle
The letter said their charitable work should not be treated as official royal engagements, and the couple reportedly were not told before it was made public.
- King Charles III sent a formal letter via the Lord Chamberlain shortly after the Sussexes arrived in Britain last month, reminding government officials that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle remain private citizens, not working royals.
- Since stepping back from senior duties in 2020 and relocating to Montecito, the Sussexes' return has sparked renewed friction, with royal watchers warning their public presence could establish a parallel role undermining the institution.
- Hugo Vickers, royal editor of The Sun, cautioned that Harry's schedule risks overshadowing William's engagements, warning: "The awful thing is that whenever they come to this country, if Prince William is doing one thing and Prince Harry is doing another, it will be interpreted as a competition."
- The couple was reportedly surprised the letter was shared with media before they were informed; Helena Chard described it as a "reality check" that clarified their status and removed public confusion.
- Kate and Prince William have reportedly chosen to ignore the couple while preparing for a busy autumn, though critic Ian Pelham Turner argued the King's public message may have caused unnecessary damage to family relations.
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