King Charles letter declaring Meghan Markle, Prince Harry private citizens 'total mess'

A royal expert has dubbed King Charles letter declaring his younger son Prince Harry and daughter-in-law Meghan Markle private citizens, is a "total mess."

Speaking to the Fox News Digital, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams made these remarks days after King Charles clarification.

He said, "The current situation with the king’s letter about their status and the Sussexes' response is a total mess.”

“The raising of the security issue which, in the Sussexes' view, is a further example of the risks they face, was, in fact, highlighting the incompetence on their part as no proper recce [reconnaissance] has been done during term by their team," Fitzwilliams said.

However, the expert argued that King Charles letter was a "slap on the wrist" for Meghan and Harry, proving the monarch lack of trust for the royal couple.

"The king’s letter restated the facts without giving them much of a chance to 'clarify' things. It was clearly intended as a slap on the wrist and evidence that the king didn’t trust them. Unfortunately, nothing is going to stop matters becoming a circus, with royal engagements overshadowed by what they get up to," the expert added.

Moreover, Richard Fitzwilliams said, "It is simply impossible to anticipate the way this may go. It is only clear that, whatever their motives and mistakes, the Sussexes are news whatever they do. That strengthens their hand because it gives them a very high profile. This has nothing to do with the rights and wrongs of any issues involved.”