King Charles III publicly clarified that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle should be treated as common citizens, with no right to the title "His Royal Majesty" or any special treatment reserved for the British royal family. This position marks a definitive break with the status the couple held when they were still part of the Royal House.
The monarch also confirmed that he will not assume the security costs for his son and daughter-in-law, refusing to pay for the police protection that Harry and Meghan were requesting. This decision comes after months of negotiations and tensions between the couple and the monarchy institution.
Harry and Meghan withdrew from the royal family in 2020 and first established themselves in Canada and then in the United States. Since then, they have sought to maintain some formal connection with the monarchy, although their actions and public statements have frequently created friction with other family members.
Charles III's clarification comes at a time when Prince Harry has been taking legal action to contest decisions regarding his security in the United Kingdom, continuing to fight for the right to state-funded police protection.
