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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 undermine the institution by establishing a parallel role.
  • Royal expert Daniela Elser suggested Kate Middleton's working year is 'shaping up to be hell' due to the Sussexes' schedule, while Hugo Vickers warned that Harry's public appearances risk being 'interpreted as a competition, even if Prince Harry does not intend it to be.'
  • The couple was reportedly 'surprised' by the letter, as it was shared with media before they were informed; Helena Chard described the communication as a 'reality check' that clarified their status.
  • Kate and Prince William have reportedly chosen to ignore the couple while preparing for a busy autumn, though critics like Ian Pelham Turner argue the King's public message may have caused unnecessary damage to family relations.
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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…

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's recent return to the UK has brought tensions within the royal family back to the fore. According to royal experts and analysts, recent weeks have revealed a significant discrepancy between what the Sussexes have been saying for years and how they are actually behaving.

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