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Harry and Meghan's reaction to a royal phrase, plus holiday airfares

A friend of the couple told the Sunday Times that calling them former royals is misleading, and that Harry remains a royal family member though not of the institution; the word working is the sore spot.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Weekend Edition
Published 6:02 AM ET, Sunday, October 18, 2026

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First reported by The News International: “Meghan Markle, Harry's strong reaction comes to light over 'misleading' phrase”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 6:02 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Markle, Meghan, Prince Harry.
BBN covered this story before: Harry and Meghan reportedly hate 'working members of royal family' (October 18).

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The News InternationalMeghan Markle, Harry's strong reaction comes to light over 'misleading' phrase

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Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA friend of Harry and Meghan told the Sunday Times that calling them former royals is misleading, and that working members of the royal family is a really lazy phrase.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe friend said, quote, he hates it, she hates it.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorMeghan is running a business seven days a week, apparently. So the phrase is lazy and the couple are not. Fine.

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