Prince Harry and Meghan said they were “surprised” by a letter released by Buckingham Palace that reiterated they remain non-working royals after returning to Britain. The palace said the letter clarified the unchanged status for the British government and military amid questions about whether the public should fund their security, and was published to avoid claims of secrecy.
WHO:Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex; King Charles III; Buckingham Palace
WHAT:A Buckingham Palace letter reaffirmed Harry and Meghan’s non-working royal status; the couple said they were not given a chance to contribute to its contents.
WHEN:Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 1:56 AM ET
WHERE:California
WHY:The palace issued the letter to clarify Harry and Meghan’s unchanged non-working status for the British government and military amid questions about public funding for their security.
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