Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Harry and Meghan Return to U.K. Amid Renewed Palace Tensions
Harry and Meghan returned to the United Kingdom.
A letter about them was then shared with the media.
Harry and Meghan said they were surprised because they had not been asked about it first.
They reportedly saw the letter only about an hour before it was made public.
They also said they had not approved it.
Buckingham Palace gave a different impression, saying the letter was sent in accordance with the couple.
This disagreement caused confusion.
It also brought tensions between the couple and the Palace back into the news.
Harry and Meghan returned to the United Kingdom, bringing renewed tensions with the Palace into focus.
The couple said they were “a little surprised” they were not consulted before the letter was broadcast.
The Sussexes reportedly saw the letter about an hour before it became public.
Harry and Meghan said they did not sign off on the letter.
Their account appeared to conflict with Buckingham Palace’s statement that the letter was sent in full accordance with the couple.
- Who
- Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and Buckingham Palace.
- What
- A disagreement emerged over whether the couple had been consulted about or approved a letter before it was publicized.
- When
- The letter was shown to the Sussexes about an hour before it was made public.
- Where
- The dispute concerns the couple’s return to the United Kingdom and communications involving Buckingham Palace.
- Why
- The Sussexes said they were not consulted or asked to sign off on the letter, while Buckingham Palace said it was sent in full accordance with them.
Sussexes’ Account
Buckingham Palace’s Account
Consultation and approval
Sussexes’ Account
Harry and Meghan said they were not consulted before the letter was broadcast and did not sign off on it.
Buckingham Palace’s Account
Buckingham Palace said the letter had been sent in full accordance with the couple.
- People involved
- Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
- Institution involved
- Buckingham Palace
- Sussexes’ reaction
- They said they were “a little surprised” not to be consulted.
- Advance notice
- The couple reportedly saw the letter about an hour before it was made public.
- Approval dispute
- The Sussexes said they did not sign off on the letter.
- Palace position
- Buckingham Palace said the letter was sent in full accordance with the couple.