Summary
- Couple reportedly dislike ‘working royals’ description According to a source , a friend of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said the couple strongly object to the phrase “working members of the royal family,” describing it as an oversimplification of their current status.
- The source reportedly said both Harry and Meghan dislike the terminology because, although they no longer work for the royal institution, they remain members of the royal family and continue to pursue their own professional commitments.
- The comments suggest the couple want a distinction to be made between their personal identity as members of the royal family and their former official positions within the monarchy Sussexes reportedly reject ‘former royals’ label The source also indicated that Harry and Meghan object to being described as “former royals,” arguing that the term inaccurately suggests they are no longer connected to the Royal Family.
LONDON: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly expressed frustration over being described as non-working members of the British Royal Family, insisting that stepping away from official royal responsibilities does not mean they have ceased to be royals.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back from their positions as senior working royals in 2020 and subsequently relocated to the United States. Their decision marked a major change in their relationship with the monarchy and their public roles.
However, according to a report, the couple continue to regard themselves as members of the Royal Family despite no longer carrying out official duties on behalf of the institution.
The issue has reportedly resurfaced following claims that Harry and Meghan returned to the United Kingdom in August with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, for an extended stay.
King Charles III is said to have clarified the couple’s status, maintaining that they would remain private citizens and would not resume their positions as working members of the Royal Family. This arrangement follows the decision announced in 2020 under the late Queen Elizabeth II.
The reported clarification has allegedly caused frustration for the Sussexes, who believe the terminology used to describe their position fails to reflect their continuing family ties to the monarchy and their professional activities.
Couple reportedly dislike ‘working royals’ description
According to a source , a friend of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said the couple strongly object to the phrase “working members of the royal family,” describing it as an oversimplification of their current status.
The source reportedly said both Harry and Meghan dislike the terminology because, although they no longer work for the royal institution, they remain members of the royal family and continue to pursue their own professional commitments.
The friend also highlighted Meghan’s business activities, claiming that her schedule involves work throughout the week alongside responsibilities for her family.
The comments suggest the couple want a distinction to be made between their personal identity as members of the royal family and their former official positions within the monarchy
Sussexes reportedly reject ‘former royals’ label
The source also indicated that Harry and Meghan object to being described as “former royals,” arguing that the term inaccurately suggests they are no longer connected to the Royal Family.
According to the report, the friend explained that Prince Harry remains the son of the reigning monarch and is still a member of the royal family, even though he no longer represents the institution in an official capacity.
The source reportedly argued that the distinction matters because the language used to describe the couple can influence public perceptions of their identity and relationship with the monarchy.
Harry and Meghan have continued to pursue independent projects and professional ventures since moving to the United States. Their departure from official royal duties reshaped their public roles, while their relationship with the wider Royal Family has remained a subject of public interest.
Their reported extended stay in Britain has now renewed attention on how the couple are viewed within the monarchy and whether their status will continue to be a source of disagreement.
Neither the couple’s reported objections nor the details of the King’s alleged clarification should be treated as an official statement without independent confirmation.
