A bombshell letter from King Charles allegedly blindsided Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. The couple’s sudden return to the UK last month confused many about their position in relation to the royal family. They had stepped down as senior working royals in 2020 before moving to California. The letter from King Charles clarified the Sussexes’ position.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were ‘surprised’ by King Charles letter, claims spokesperson
According to the Daily Mail, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were “surprised” by King Charles’ letter. The letter in question allegedly clearly stated that the couple will be treated as “private citizens” and not working royals, as they were before they moved to the US in 2020.
In a statement to the media, a spokesperson for the couple said they did not have prior knowledge of the letter. The spokesperson said, “We were a little surprised not to have been told about this in advance,” adding that the letter’s publication caught the Sussexes off guard.
However, sources from the palace told the Daily Mail that the claim was “incorrect.” The insiders noted Harry and Meghan had received the letter beforehand. They clarified that there had been no discussion between the Sussexes and the palace regarding the contents of the letter before its public release.
The Daily Mail noted that Harry and Meghan are allegedly concerned that the timing of the King’s letter. The release coincides with an upcoming meeting about their security arrangements. Reportedly, the couple has asked for 24/7 armed police protection for themselves and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The children started school earlier this month, sparking concerns about their protection.
Palace insiders informed the Daily Mail that this letter’s release is unrelated to the meeting about the Sussexes’ security. In the interests of “transparency,” Prince Harry’s team had received the letter before its public release. The letter clearly stated that “there is no change to the current status of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Their styles as His and Her Royal Highness remain in abeyance and are not used.”