Harry and Meghan reject 'working royal' label as misleading
Prince Harry and Meghan reject the label 'working royals' as inaccurate for their status.
Prince Harry and Meghan object to how officials describe them. Friends told The Times the couple reject being called 'working members of the royal family' or 'former royals'.
The couple say these labels get their status wrong. A week or so after they returned to live in Britain in late August, King Charles sent a letter to senior officials.
He repeated that Harry and Meghan are non-working royals. He said they should be treated as private citizens with charitable and business interests.
Meghan runs her lifestyle business, As Ever. Both do selected charitable work.
The couple plan one or two more joint public appearances before the end of 2026.
- Late August
- Return to Britain
- As Ever lifestyle brand
- Meghan's business
- As Ever expected by end of year
- Planned UK launch
- Nottingham
- First joint UK appearance
Why it mattersHow the royals are officially described affects what the public thinks. It also affects their ability to work as private figures with their own businesses.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though the story reflects ongoing tension between the Sussex couple and the monarchy they stepped back from.
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