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‘Private citizens’: King Charles confirms Harry and Meghan’s status after UK return

King Charles III on Monday said his son Harry and the prince’s wife, Meghan, are not to be considered “working members of the royal family” after they moved back to Britain from the United States.

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King Charles III has reiterated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain non-working members of the royal family following their return to the United Kingdom.

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Prince Harry and Meghan's reported return to the United Kingdom

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Prince Harry and Meghan have returned to live in the United Kingdom with their children and remain non-working royals; Harry has since said he hopes to reconcile with King Charles and Prince William, while the outcome of a review of their police protection has not been reported.

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Prince Harry has said he hopes to reconcile with King Charles and Prince William.

In this event Prince Harry says he hopes to reconcile with royal family Earlier coverage Prince Harry says it is 'great' to be back in Britain after six years in US Earlier coverage Harry and Meghan Change Children’s School After Talks With Security Team Earlier coverage Harry and Meghan ‘surprised’ at king’s letter reiterating they are non-working royals Earlier coverage Prince Harry and Meghan Set to Arrive in Britain, BBC Reports Earlier coverage We’ll never be royals: the California town where Prince Harry and Meghan lived says goodbye Earlier coverage Harry and Meghan's security arrangements a private matter, PM says Earlier coverage
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King Charles III clarifies status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan

King Charles III has reiterated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain non-working members of the royal family following their return to the United Kingdom.

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‘Private citizens’: King Charles confirms Harry and Meghan’s status after UK return

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Prince Harry and Meghan won't be working royals, King Charles confirms

Prince Harry and Megan Markle have returned to the U.K., but not to any official royal duties. But just in case there is any hint of confusion, King Charles released a letter of clarification on Monday. CBS News' Holly Williams has details.

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