King Charles III says Prince Harry and Meghan remain private citizens after U.K. return

Updated on: September 7, 2026 / 8:04 PM EDT / CBS News

King Charles III says Prince Harry and Meghan remain private citizens after U.K. return

TL;DR

  • King Charles III confirmed Prince Harry and Meghan are private citizens in the UK.
  • The couple will no longer use the "His or Her Royal Highness" titles.
  • They stepped down as senior working royals in January 2020.
  • Security is now the responsibility of police agencies.
  • Their charity work will be conducted in a private capacity.
  • Harry lost a legal challenge regarding his security detail for UK visits.
  • The couple has two children, Archie and Lilibet.