Today marked the deadline for the couple to leave their Windsor residence, which has served as their UK base since their wedding in 2018.
However, without a replacement home in the UK, Harry finds himself unable to fulfill his role as a Counsellor of State.
This is a significant loss, as he theoretically had the right to act as a Counsellor of State in the event of the king's incapacitation.
The current Counsellors of State include the queen consort, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Sussex, the Duke of York, and Princess Beatrice. Last year, Charles proposed adding his siblings Princess Anne and Prince Edward to the list to ensure the continued efficiency of public affairs during his unavailability.
With Harry and Meghan no longer having Frogmore Cottage, they would need to come to a private agreement with the king if they wish to stay in any Royal residence in the future.
Their departure from Frogmore Cottage, which underwent a £2.4 million renovation, occurred just days after Harry criticized his family in his book. The couple's ongoing attacks on the royal family may not bode well for their brand, as there seems to be little hope of reconciliation at the moment.
Harry's constitutional position may only become relevant if he returns to Britain, though his current unpopularity makes it unlikely that he would be called upon to fulfill any constitutional duties, even with the king's support.
The situation raises questions about the king's willingness to remove the Sussex title and his decision to confer titles upon their children.
