Prince George embarked on his first day at the esteemed Eton College, a milestone met with smiles from his parents, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. The young prince, following in his father’s footsteps, donned the traditional school uniform and was warmly greeted by the headteacher, Simon Henderson. Eton College, with a rich history spanning over 600 years, has been attended by numerous notable figures, including members of the Royal Family and prominent leaders.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, faced unexpected news upon their return to the UK. Buckingham Palace confirmed their status as non-working royals through a letter sent to senior British officials. The letter specified that since stepping back from official royal duties in 2020, Harry and Meghan are now considered private citizens with commercial and charitable interests, rather than working members of the Royal Family.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were reportedly taken aback by the sudden release of the letter to the media, with little time for review or comment. Their representatives expressed surprise at not being informed in advance and receiving the letter merely an hour and 12 minutes before its public release. This development reaffirms the palace’s stance on Harry and Meghan’s role within the Royal Family, reiterating Queen Elizabeth’s previous directive regarding their part-time royal status.
Royal historian Alexander Larman characterized the announcement as a firm message from King Charles, emphasizing that Harry and Meghan’s return should not overshadow the Royal Family. This move has been perceived as a “warning shot” by experts, signaling that the couple must now engage in charitable and commercial activities strictly as private individuals, not as royals. Amidst these developments, Meghan shared a laid-back moment on social media, hinting at weekend plans with a photo featuring the couple’s black lab, Pula.