Overview
- Prince Harry and Meghan visited three Nottingham charities on Thursday, their first joint public outings since moving to the Cotswolds in August.
- A palace letter authorised by King Charles last month states the couple are private citizens and should not use royal styles or expect official royal status.
- The couple are waiting for a Home Office review and a government decision on whether they will receive taxpayer-funded police protection, an unresolved issue that has already affected schooling and travel plans.
- Meghan plans to keep public appearances rare as she focuses on family, expanding her As Ever brand and reading scripts for a possible acting return while Harry prioritises philanthropic work.
- The visits have sharpened media and palace scrutiny over diary clashes with the King’s engagements and raised questions about optics, likely holiday plans in the US with Meghan’s mother, and the couple’s long-term role in Britain.