A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex says they were surprised to see the Royal Household had sent out a letter clarifying the official status of Harry and Meghan as non working royals.
The spokesperson said the pair “were a little surprised not to have been told about this in advance.”
But royal sources say Harry and Meghan were made aware of the letter before it was made public.
It’s also understood the Home Office RAVEC committee is meeting today to look at the possibility of tax payer funded security for the family now they are living back in the UK.
The letter was intended to clarify the status of Prince Harry and Meghan, who moved back from California with children Archie and Lilibet last month.
They will still not be able to use titles of “His and Her Royal Highness”, and remain “private citizens”, said the letter sent on behalf of the King by the Lord Chamberlain, a top Palace official.
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