The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s spokesperson stated that the couple were “a little surprised” not to have been informed in advance about a letter from King Charles clarifying their status as non-working royals, despite royal sources indicating they were aware of the letter before its public release. The letter, sent via the Lord Chamberlain, reaffirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan would not use the titles “His and Her Royal Highness” and would remain “private citizens,” emphasizing that any future engagements would be conducted in a private capacity and not represent the Royal Family. This communication is perceived as a directive to prevent their activities from being construed as official royal engagements, particularly in light of anticipated public appearances this autumn as they settle back in the UK and support their charitable endeavors.

Additionally, a security committee, including Home Office representatives, is reportedly meeting to assess the level of taxpayer-funded security for the Sussexes now that they are residents in the UK. The Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec) is responsible for determining security arrangements for royals and public figures, with Prince Harry having previously expressed concerns about inadequate police protection in the UK. The Home Office maintained that the UK government’s protective security system is rigorous and proportionate, adhering to a policy of not disclosing detailed information on such arrangements to avoid compromising security. The spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess suggested that their surprise stemmed from the limited time given to respond to the letter, having reportedly received it only about an hour before its media dissemination. Source

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