The King has reiterated that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain private citizens, with Buckingham Palace saying there has been no change to their status within the Royal Family despite their return to the United Kingdom.
Buckingham Palace released a brief statement clarifying that the couple do not perform royal duties and remain outside the formal duties of the Crown.
The monarch’s comments come as Harry and Meghan, who relocated to the United States after stepping back from official duties in 2020, continue to attract global attention through their media projects and public appearances.
In practical terms, calling them private citizens means they are not official representatives of the Crown, do not receive public funds for royal engagements, and are not covered by the Royal Household’s public programme.
The palace declined to provide further details about the couple’s visit or any planned future appearances, with official comment limited to reaffirming their status.
Royal watchers said the statement serves to reinforce the boundary between the Institution of the Monarchy and the individual choices of family members, a line that has shaped coverage of the royal saga in recent years.
