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Royal family news update
The gist
King Charles III's letter says Harry and Meghan remain private citizens after their U.K. return.
The couple's status and who pays for their security are now the open questions.
How it unfolded
- Jan 2020Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working members of the royal family and moved to California.
- 2024Harry lost a legal challenge against a government body's decision to downgrade his security detail on U.K. visits.
- Aug 26, 2026BBC News reported the couple had arrived in the U.K. and were expected to live in the Cotswolds, about a two-hour drive west of London.