Buckingham Palace has formally clarified the ongoing status of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, confirming that they remain non-working members of the Royal Family. According to reports from the BBC, this clarification was disseminated via a letter sent to key stakeholders, including Prince Harry’s personal team, government representatives, military officials, and Lord Lieutenants.

While the report confirms the distribution of this correspondence, it does not detail the specific impetus for the letter or provide the full text of the communication. The move serves as a procedural reinforcement of the couple's current standing within the monarchy, following their decision to step back from senior royal duties. There is no indication of a change in their current responsibilities or public roles. The Palace has not provided further public comment regarding the specific contents or the necessity of this formal notification at this time.