Harry and Meghan object to being called working royals

Harry and Meghan object to being called working royals, according to a person close to the couple.

They stopped carrying out official duties for the monarchy in 2020 but say they remain members of the royal family and have their own work.

The term “working royals” is used for royals who perform official duties on behalf of the Crown.

The couple reportedly also reject labels such as “former royals”.

Buckingham Palace maintains they are non-working members of the family and should be treated as private citizens with commercial and charitable interests.

The palace has said their activities are personal and do not represent the monarchy.

The disagreement is over how their status and work are described, and the accounts give no indication of a change to the palace’s position.