Prince William scores 'brutal victory' in ongoing rift with Prince Harry

King Charles has officially confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are not working royals, and cannot use the 'HRH' titles.

Royal experts now claim that Prince William pushed his father to clarify the royal status of the Sussexes.

As per the insider, the Prince of Wales wanted zero ambiguity.

“William had had enough of the confusion,” the source told Naughty But Nice. “Lord Lieutenancies were asking how Harry and Meghan should be treated. William’s answer was brutally simple: nothing has changed. They are out.”

The clarification issued by the Lord Chamberlain on the King's instructions completely dispels the impression that Harry and Meghan's return to Britain brings them closer to the official duties of royal life.

Sources say that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were hurt by the announcement.

“Their team received the message shortly before the rest of the world,” the insider said. “There was no negotiation. They were informed. That was the moment they realized they had underestimated William’s power.”

The confidant added that Harry and Meghan had hoped that a return might gradually thaw relations and carve out an informal space within the royal family.

“They’re starting to question whether this return can work,” the insider said. “William can close doors faster than they expected.”

“William has won, for now,” the source added. “Harry and Meghan are back in Britain — but they’re not back in the royal family.”