CNN viewers slam 'grifters' Harry and Meghan's after King Charles issues letter about royal status

CNN viewers slam 'grifters' Harry and Meghan's after King Charles issues letter about royal status On Tuesday, September 8, CNN reported that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's spokesperson had commented on their reaction to King Charles' letter following their return to the U.K. View 4 Images Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the U.K. last month (Image: Getty) CNN audiences are criticizing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's response to King Charles' latest formal letter regarding their U.K. return. ‌ On Monday, September 7, Buckingham Palace issued a definitive letter on behalf of the 77-year-old monarch, confirming that the 41-year-old Duke of Sussex and his wife, Meghan Markle, 45, will remain as non-working royals after relocating to the U.K. last month with their children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five. The letter emphasized that the pair will continue to refrain from using their royal titles as they have since stepping away from official royal duties in January 2020. Now, a spokesperson for the Sussexes has stated that Harry and Meghan were "surprised" by Charles' letter. CNN reported the news on X, sparking a fierce debate among audiences. Article continues below One viewer criticized, "They left official royal work in 2020. A letter saying they are private citizens now should not surprise anyone," while another commented, "they are always surprised at something or collapsing on the floor in a flood of tears....useless grifters.." A third person remarked, "If they were surprised, then they have really been Americanized. Feel free to do and say what you want, then be surprised there are consequences and repercussions." View 4 Images CNN reported on a new update on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the U.K. (Image: Getty) ‌ A fourth observer stated, "He's his father first. He needs to be a son and stop all this nonsensical controversy with his father and family," while a fifth questioned, "Why? It's what she, I mean...they wanted." A sixth user penned, "They really thought things would be different this time. That's rough, but what did they expect the royals to say," as someone else pointed out, "A private citizen label after moving back makes the whole arrangement feel less settled than they expected." Yet another critic wrote, "Did they really think they would just be welcomed back after what they did? This is what leftist delusions look like." ‌ Someone else fumed, "Isn't that what they wanted? They signed an agreement in 2020 & resigned from all their duties. Why is this a big deal?! They wanted nothing to do with the royals. They went on 6 years smear campaign, and now they expect to be welcomed with open arms? Pick a lane and stick to it." Others simply commented, "Royal Swindlers," "Who cares?" and "Not important people." However, Harry and Meghan did have some supporters, with one person chiming in, "Shame on Charles, Elizabeth would be appalled." Another chimed in, "Even terminal cancer can't soften Charles's heart of stone. Remember how he and his mistress Camilla destroyed Diana's life." ‌ View 4 Images Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are said to be 'surprised' by King Charles letter on their royal status (Image: Getty) Meanwhile, others directed their frustration at both the Sussexes and the broader Royal Family. One user remarked, "The world is over this whole family. It's petty how both sides of this idiotic drama think they're better than the other. "The public have concluded that the entire House of Windsor is a spectacular public joke. Harry & Meghan and Harry's daddy are all equally dysfunctional." Another commenter stated, "Who cares about these leeches? The entire 'royal family' should be forced off the taxpayer teat." ‌ The letter was issued by the Lord Chamberlain, the most senior official in the royal household, on Charles' behalf, to senior officials in the government and military, as well as lord lieutenants, the king's personal representatives around the U.K. The Lord Chamberlain said it is "well known that in January 2020 the Duke and Duchess stepped down from undertaking representative duties on behalf of The Sovereign, and are no longer working Members of The Royal Family." This position will "continue to be fully respected," the Palace official stated in the letter. "There is no change to the current status of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex," he confirmed. The letter emphasized that all of Harry and Meghan's charitable work is a "personal matter for them both and undertaken in their private capacity." It explained, "In short, their position is akin to private citizens with commercial and charitable interests." View 4 Images King Charles said Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will continue to refrain from using royal titles (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) The letter also specified that all correspondence and administrative questions relating to the couple should be sent directly to their office, "which will continue to operate separately from The Royal Household." ‌ Addressing the need for such clarification, the letter stated, "To help avoid doubt or confusion, The King has directed that the following information be shared." However, a spokesman for Harry and Meghan told CNN and NBC News that they were "surprised" by the letter and were not allowed to add to it. The document reinforces the arrangement established when Harry and Meghan stepped down as working royals in January 2020. Those terms were finalized during the Sandringham Summit, which was presided over by the late Queen Elizabeth II. Harry and Meghan relocated back to the U.K. in August with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, ahead of the children starting school this month. The family is understood to be residing in a private home outside London. The letter arrives as both Harry and Meghan are expected to increase their public engagements connected to charitable endeavors. Harry is set to support organizations, including the Invictus Games, which will next take place in Birmingham in July 2027. Meanwhile, reports have further indicated that Meghan hopes to re-engage with some of the causes she championed prior to stepping back from royal duties.