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Shortly after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle landed in the UK, King Charles released a letter explaining the duo’s continued lack of official role within the Monarchy.
Key Takeaways
- King Charles reaffirmed the Sussexes’ non-working royal status
- Sources close to Harry and Meghan insist they are public figures
- Their UK security arrangements are undergoing a fresh review
- The couple reportedly fears the wording could affect how their status is viewed
- A new court fight remains speculation for now
Royal Status Battle Heats Up
However, it is understood that Harry and Meghan find one particular section of the letter insulting and degrading. The part I’m talking about goes like this: “The charitable work of the Duke and Duchess is a personal matter for them both and undertaken in their private capacity.
In short, their position is akin to private citizens with commercial and charitable interests.” We’re now hearing that disgruntled Harry and Meghan mean to contest this fact.
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While Harry and Meghan’s spokesperson has addressed the “private citizens” label, by putting forward the “public figures” one, it seems the move is still not enough.
Legal Action Could Be Next
According to a source, the Sussex couple might even think about going the legal route. This goes to show how hurt the label has apparently left them. As their spokesperson said at the time, “We were a little surprised not to have been told about this in advance.”
A source speaking to RadarOnline shared: “Harry and Meghan are not prepared simply to accept being characterized as ‘private citizens’ when the reality of their lives is considerably more complicated.
They are internationally recognized people who undertake public charitable work, have patronages and attract substantial media attention wherever they go.”
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“Their concern is that the King’s wording could establish a misleading description of their status that is then repeated by government departments and other official organizations, which they feel could be especially legally damaging in the context of their bids for increased security in Britain.”
This is coming just as Harry and Meghan are undergoing fresh security assessments.. The couple also reportedly pulled their children from their new UK school over security concerns.
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