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Royal Cold Shoulder: King Charles Breaks Silence on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's UK Move

The monarch was reportedly kept in the dark until right before the news went public.

By Rae MitchellPublished Updated 2 min read

King Charles has officially weighed in on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s UK move, and the situation isn't doing much to mend broken bridges. The British monarch finally broke his silence regarding his son and daughter-in-law's relocation status, marking another incredibly tense chapter in the ongoing royal saga. Insiders view the monarch's public reaction as a fresh setback for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The pair has maintained a distant and complex relationship with the royal institution ever since stepping down as senior working royals and establishing a brand new life across the Atlantic. ## What Did King Charles Say About Harry And Meghan? The sovereign's response to the Sussexes' UK movement highlights the continued emotional distance between Buckingham Palace and the couple's California headquarters. While the royal household usually prefers to keep tight-lipped about ongoing family friction, the king addressing the shift directly signals how wide the communication gap remains. Commentators note that the monarch publicly addressing the matter deals another blow to hopes of a swift family reconciliation. The firm boundaries currently in place indicate that spontaneous decisions regarding UK arrangements are not being coordinated closely with the Palace. The timing and tone of the entire episode underscore a dynamic still defined by formal boundaries, protocol, and strict public messaging. ## Did King Charles Know About The Sussexes Move? The behind-the-scenes backstory makes the entire situation even more awkward for the royal family. Reports confirm that King Charles only found out about Harry and Meghan's UK move a couple of days before the story hit headlines worldwide. Instead of receiving an advance direct heads-up from his younger son, the monarch was kept out of the loop until the absolute last minute. That extremely brief warning window speaks volumes about the current state of personal communication between Montecito and London. Despite the ongoing palace drama, public interest in every single decision made by the Sussexes remains at an all-time high. Whether adjusting their residential presence in the United Kingdom or expanding their commercial brand across the pond, Harry and Meghan continue to make major waves that demand a response from the crown—even if that response arrives late and carries a distinctly chilly edge. For now, the rift between the king and his youngest son shows little sign of thawing.

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King Charles looking serious at an official royal event
The letter, sent on behalf of Charles by the Lord Chamberlain, said the Sussexes (seen here) Harry and Markle cannot use their HRH titles of His and Her Royal Highness and are “private citizens with commercial and charit
The letter confirmed that Harry and Markle’s 2020 agreement to quit their royal duties still stands despite them living in England again (Markle and Harry are seen above).
The letter was reportedly sent to Harry’s team, as well as the UK government and military (Charles is seen above).
Harry and Markle (pictured here in London) moved back to the UK with their two children at the end of August.
heard the Sussexes returned to England to be closer to Charles (seen here), who has cancer.

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