Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have become the focus of fresh royal debate after a prominent critic called on King Charles to take action following reports of the couple's upcoming joint appearance in the United Kingdom.
Royal commentator Angela Levin publicly criticised the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after news emerged that they were preparing to visit charitable organisations in Nottingham. Her remarks have added another layer to the ongoing discussion about the couple's public activities and their position outside the working royal family.
According to a report published by The News International on October 12, 2026, Levin took to social media to express her concerns about the Sussexes' plans. She urged the King to respond, arguing that their activities should be addressed in light of the royal household's previously communicated guidance about their status.
Levin wrote that the Sussexes were “cunning and should be stopped” and called on the monarch to take action. These comments represent her personal opinion and should be understood as criticism rather than an official statement from Buckingham Palace.
The controversy comes as Harry and Meghan prepare for a reported visit to Nottingham, a city with a connection to their relationship. The couple previously appeared together there in 2017, shortly after announcing their engagement. Their expected return has attracted attention because it would mark their first joint UK engagement since they reportedly returned to live in Britain in August.
The planned programme is expected to include visits to three charitable organisations working with young people and local communities. Their activities are reported to cover creative arts, mentoring, sport and support for people experiencing food insecurity.
These organisations focus on practical community needs, offering opportunities and assistance to people who may benefit from additional support. The planned visits also highlight the couple's continuing interest in charitable work, despite no longer serving as senior working members of the British royal family.
However, their public activities have raised questions about the distinction between private charitable work and official royal engagements. In September 2026, guidance issued on behalf of King Charles reiterated that Harry and Meghan remain private citizens and are not undertaking official duties as working royals. The guidance also addressed the use of royal styles and titles in formal contexts.
This distinction is central to the latest disagreement. While the Sussexes can pursue charitable projects in their private capacity, some royal commentators have questioned how their public appearances should be described and understood. Levin's latest comments reflect that debate, although her demand for action does not establish that the King intends to take any further steps.
Harry and Meghan stepped back from their senior royal responsibilities in 2020 and subsequently established their lives outside the traditional working royal structure. Since then, their relationship with the wider family has remained a recurring subject of public interest, particularly regarding Harry's relationship with his father and his strained relationship with Prince William.
Although there have been reports of renewed communication between Harry and King Charles, the wider family situation remains complicated. Public commentary about the Sussexes' activities continues to attract attention, but the views of individual commentators should not be confused with the official position of the monarch or the royal household.
The upcoming Nottingham visit is therefore likely to draw attention for two reasons: its charitable purpose and the questions surrounding the Sussexes' public role in Britain. For the organisations involved, the visits may provide an opportunity to highlight their work with young people and communities. For royal observers, the occasion will offer another example of how Harry and Meghan are navigating public life after leaving their former official positions.
For now, there has been no confirmation in the cited report that King Charles will respond to Levin's request with any new action. The latest development remains a public dispute over the Sussexes' activities and the boundaries between their private work and the duties of working royals.
Key Takeaways
- Royal commentator Angela Levin has urged King Charles to take action regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
- Her criticism followed reports of the couple's upcoming joint visit to Nottingham.
- The planned engagements are expected to involve three charities supporting young people and local communities.
- Royal household guidance has reiterated that Harry and Meghan act as private citizens rather than working royals.
- No new action by King Charles in response to Levin's comments has been confirmed in the cited report.
