'He hates it, she hates it': Harry and Meghan's friend says the couple despise the 'lazy' 'working royals' label

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle insist they are 'royals who work', a friend claims, and object to being called 'former royals' as 'misleading'. The friend argued Harry 'is the son of the King' but not part of the institution. Meghan is 'running a business seven days a week' with her As Ever brand. The row comes days after the pair's first joint UK engagement in Nottingham.

King Charles has ordered officials to treat the couple as 'private citizens'.

The King is said not to have seen the Sussexes since their UK return.

They will reportedly skip Sandringham and spend Christmas with Meghan's mother in Montecito.