Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKing Charles has issued a letter reiterating that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain private, non-working royals following their return to the UK. The guidance, sent by royal aide Lord Benyon to government departments and the military, clarifies that Harry and Meghan hold no official state or royal duties. A spokesperson for the Sussexes expressed surprise at not receiving prior notice about the letter, despite royal sources asserting the couple were informed before its public release. The family relocated to the UK on 26 August after enrolling their children, Archie and Lilibet, into British schools. The Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures is set to convene to review security arrangements for the couple. In fullHarry and Meghan ‘surprised’ by King ruling out the couple returning as working royalsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

In an unprecedented letter to senior royal representatives, government and military officials, Charles appeared to put the Sussexes firmly in their place.

King Charles has issued a letter to "senior stakeholders" today where he has made it clear that despite being back in the UK, Prince Harry and Meghan should be considered "private…