Royal fans want answers after Meghan Markle shares new family post
The message from the King emphasises that the position agreed in 2020 when the Sussexes left the UK – the so-called Sandringham Agreement – is still in place.
This ruled out any “half-in and half-out” status, so Harry and Meghan could not pursue their own commercial interests while continuing to be working royals. It also confirmed that the couple will operate separately from the Royal Household.
The letter was shared with the Duke and Duchess – but a spokesperson said the couple “were a little surprised not to have been told about this in advance”. But royal sources said they were made aware of the letter, before it was made public.