HARRY AND MEGHAN. Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, disembark after sailing on Sydney Harbour with veterans from the Invictus Australia community, in Sydney, Australia, April 17, 2026.

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In a letter, it was made clear that Harry and Meghan were no longer working members of the royal family

Prince Harry and Meghan were surprised by a letter from King Charles confirming they are no longer working members of the royal family and will remain private citizens.

The couple returned to Britain after six years in the US, with their return being unexpected even to close family members.