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King Charles Accused of ‘Malicious Intent’ Toward Prince Harry & Meghan Markle

The letter was sent through the Lord Chamberlain to stop official confusion over the Sussexes’ public roles, with 2 children and multiple engagements at issue.

  • 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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Tensions between the Sussexes and the British royal family could flare up more than ever, and King Charles could decide to take a tough step. Meghan Markle's reaction has blown the fuse, and a former British MP has warned that the Duchess is playing with fire.

·Budapest, Hungary
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have returned to the UK after six years in the US. It is now known that Prince Harry and his family will live in a private, non-royal residence outside London, and that he and Meghan will not resume royal duties. Meghan is expected to continue running her own business, while Harry is expected to devote more time to working with British charities. But the question that is nagging the Islanders is: why are they retur…

·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Daily Express broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
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