Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been back in the UK since the end of August and have been actively setting up their new life in Britain, six years after leaving for the USA. Their return has sparked questions about whether their work clashes with the Royal Family's.
Criticism from GB News presenter
Speaking on the Daily Expresso podcast, GB News presenter Alex Armstrong said: "I don't think anyone wants them here anymore! They've burnt their bridges so many times. When the King was in the Senedd, opening Parliament, Harry had to do something. They are always trying to overshadow a royal event. And British people expect, if you're a royal, which is a really prestigious position to be in… just be quiet and do the job."
He added: "It seems like they're trying to do these fake royal engagements - for what? You can't make it up," adding, "If they wanted privacy, enjoy your privacy, but stop making a fuss of things if you don't."
Return to royal duties
Harry began by carrying out appearances at charity events, along with working on the Invictus Games, which will be held in Birmingham next year. Meghan initially decided to lay low while adjusting to the move, but the pair made their first appearance together in Nottingham in October.
The status of the Sussexes as non-working royals was confirmed by a letter penned by Lord Richard Benyon, who, as the Lord Chamberlain, is the official head of the Royal Household. The pair quit their royal duties in 2020, and even though they are back in the UK, they are not back as members of The Firm.
Royal title restrictions
The Sussexes were reportedly "surprised" by the letter after being told about it around an hour before it was sent. Charles confirmed in writing that Harry and Meghan should not be referred to as "Your Royal Highness" by those who meet them.
Harry and Meghan are expected to begin visiting the charities they worked with as working royals in the coming months, and it is likely the media will be invited to report on those events, Newsweek reports.
