Harry and Meghan received the letter an hour before it was sent to the media, but their office claims it was denied the chance to clarify several of the monarch's points before it was released.

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…