Lord Chamberlain Issues Guidance on Harry and Meghan's Status as Private Citizens

Lord Chamberlain Issues Guidance on Harry and Meghan's Status as Private Citizens

Lord Chamberlain Issues Guidance on Harry and Meghan's Status as Private Citizensに関する専門家の意見を丁寧に解説いたします。

Good question! The timing is weird, right? The couple stepped back in 2026. Why is the Palace issuing guidance years later?

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My guess? It’s about control. And money. And legacy. The Palace wants to make sure no one confuses Harry and Meghan’s personal ventures—like, say, their Archewell Foundation—with official royal business.

Because let’s face it: If Meghan starts a charity for women, people might think, “Oh, the Queen would approve!” And the Palace hates that. They want a clear line: “This is us. That is them. Don’t cross it.”

But here’s the irony—if you’re a private citizen, you can say whatever you want. Which Harry and Meghan have been doing. In interviews. In documentaries. In their own words.

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Of course, we can’t talk about this without mentioning the elephant in the room. Or should I say, the sofa in the room? That Oprah interview? Yeah, the Palace still has PTSD from that.

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So, this guidance is also a shield. If Harry and Meghan complain about royal treatment now, the Palace can say, “Well, we told everyone you’re a private citizen. Jog on.”

It’s like when your parents say, “You’re an adult now, figure it out.” But then they also give you a manual on how to be an adult. Thanks, I guess?

伊藤 翔太
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伊藤 翔太

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