Harry and Meghan will have no official royal duties after returning to Britain

Prince Harry and Meghan will not return to official duties for the British royal family after moving back to the United Kingdom. A letter sent on King Charles’s behalf by the Lord Chamberlain said their status would remain unchanged.

The couple will continue to be barred from using the titles HRH, meaning His or Her Royal Highness, and will be treated as private citizens. The letter was sent to Harry’s representatives, the British government and the army.

The family had lived in California for six years before their return to Britain became known last month. Their children, Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, are due to start school the following week.

Their security arrangements remain unclear. Harry has long argued that Britain is not safe for him, his wife and their children without permanent police protection because of an elevated terrorism threat. The prince has used a private security company for years, but his security team cannot carry weapons and does not have access to the latest information from police and intelligence services.