King Charles
ON THE RECORD · 10 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Rest assured, we’ll forget her soon enough.”
King Charles · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25
Spencer recalled an explosive phone call between him and Charles over Diana's funeral preparations, claiming Charles hissed this statement.
“In short, their position is akin to private citizens with commercial and charitable interests.”
King Charles · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-10
King Charles issued a letter to senior U.K. government officials stating that Harry and Meghan remain non-working members of the royal family.
“To help avoid doubt or confusion, The King has directed that (this) information be shared.”
King Charles · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-10
According to the Associated Press, the letter from King Charles directed that information about Harry and Meghan's status be shared to avoid confusion.
“To help avoid doubt or confusion, The King has directed that the following information be shared.”
King Charles · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-08
A letter issued by Lord Benyon, the Lord Chamberlain, at the king's direction explained that Charles received requests for guidance after Harry and Meghan's return to the U.K.
“Any specific questions from official and State organisations about the courtesies which should be extended to the Duke and Duchess, and particularly where recourse to public funds may be required, should be directed to Buckingham Palace. Any operational security issues should continue to be directed to the relevant Police authorities.”
King Charles · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-08
The letter directed that questions about courtesies and public funds be sent to Buckingham Palace and operational security issues to police authorities.
“It follows that there is no change to the current status of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Their styles as His and Her Royal Highness remain in abeyance and are not used. The charitable work of the Duke and Duchess is a personal matter for them both and undertaken in their private capacity. In short, their position is akin to private citizens with commercial and charitable interests.”
King Charles · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-08
The letter stated there is no change to the status of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, whose HRH styles remain in abeyance and whose position is akin to private citizens.
“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, distinct from the State and Royal duties undertaken by the working Royal Family, and with the personal latitude it brings the couple in respect of financial independence and protection of their privacy as they would wish, will continue to be fully respected.”
King Charles · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-08
The letter confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down from royal duties in January 2020 and that their position will continue to be respected.
“I think my skiing days are behind me,”
King Charles · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
King Charles told a Swiss engineer that he would no longer participate in skiing.
“killed outright during the fall.”
King Charles · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
King Charles stated what happened to Major Hugh Lindsay in an account released after the accident.
“I've never forgotten the sound of it. The whole mountain exploding outwards — vast clouds of snow. A whirling maelstrom. I thought to myself, 'My God, the horror.'”
King Charles · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
King Charles reflected on the terrifying moment the avalanche struck his skiing party.