King Charles and Prince William 'In Sync' in United Message Clarifying Harry and Meghan Do Not Represent Royals

King Charles and Prince William are reportedly united on one point regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, even as their personal approaches to the Sussexes remain divided. The British monarch and the heir to the throne agree that Harry and Meghan do not represent the monarchy in an official capacity.

Royal author Russell Myers told PEOPLE that Prince Harry's father and brother are completely united on the issue. His comments followed guidance issued at King Charles's direction reaffirming the Sussexes' non-working royal status, and they sit alongside a more complicated picture behind the scenes.

Charles and William Align on the Sussexes' Official Status

Myers said Charles and William share the same position on whether Harry and Meghan should represent the Royal Family. He told the publication that the King and the Prince of Wales are united on the Sussexes not representing the Royal Family, and that the two men are in sync on the matter.

Harry met his father and Queen Camilla at Highgrove in July and has spoken with Charles at least once since returning to Britain in August. William and Harry are not known to have spoken directly, and no joint appearance has been reported between the brothers.

Where William Reportedly Stands

Myers claimed that William has made clear whatever personal relationship Charles chooses to maintain with Harry and Meghan is ultimately the King's decision.

He also claimed the Prince of Wales does not intend to have any relationship with the Sussexes himself, either privately or in an official capacity, as the monarchy moves into the future.

Royal commentator Mark Dolan claimed that William was unhappy over the Sussexes being welcomed onto royal property, although there has been no public confirmation of the claim from Buckingham Palace or Kensington Palace.

Broadcaster Kevin O'Sullivan separately claimed that the Prince and Princess of Wales were unhappy about the reunion, although neither claim has been confirmed by the Palaces.

Biographer Christopher Andersen has previously claimed William was disappointed with Charles's approach, though this has not been confirmed by Kensington Palace. The claim was made in the context of Charles's outreach to Harry, but remains commentary rather than an established Palace position.

Mark Dolan previously argued that a closer Sussex presence in Britain could create difficulties for the next generation of the monarchy. That remains commentary rather than an established Palace position.

The 7 September Guidance and What It Said

On 7 September, guidance issued at King Charles's direction reaffirmed that Harry and Meghan remain outside the working Royal Family.

The guidance stated that they had stepped down from undertaking representative duties for the Sovereign in January 2020, that their HRH styles remain in abeyance and that their charitable activities are carried out privately.

The guideline restated the arrangements agreed when the Sussexes stepped back from royal duties in 2020.

Royal commentator Helena Chard described the move as a 'reality check' for Harry and Meghan, arguing it removed uncertainty over whether their return to the UK could lead to a renewed official role.

The Palace guidance draws a clear distinction between the Sussexes' private activities and duties performed by working royals. The development comes as Harry and Meghan establish a non-royal home base in Britain with their children.

For now, the Palace position is procedural rather than political. The Sussexes remain outside the working Royal Family, with their HRH styles in abeyance, and the guidance makes clear that there has been no change to their current status.