The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly received short notice before a formal letter—sent by King Charles to government departments and the military—was released to the media, confirming their status as non-working royals. Sources suggest they had limited time to review or address the contents before the announcement went public. The couple, who recently returned to the UK from the US, were described as "surprised" by the lack of advance preparation. The situation highlights tensions over their official role and public messaging.


Duke and Duchess of Sussex were apparently given little notice before message was sent to the mediaThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex were “surprised” at being given little notice of a formal letter sent to government departments and the military on behalf of King Charles reiterating their status as non-working royals.Harry and Meghan, who returned to the UK from the US two weeks ago, had insufficient time to clarify any points before details were issued to the media, it is understood. Continue reading...