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**King Charles III Introduces New British Passports as Prince Harry Faces Exile**

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**King Charles III Introduces New British Passports as Prince Harry Faces Exile**

The Home Office has not issued a new British passport to as III makes moves to exclude him from the UK permanently.

Despite the change in monarch following the Queen's passing, existing passports remain valid.

However, the introduction of new documents featuring III is currently underway.

This week, the first British passports displaying the name of His Majesty King Charles III have been released, marking the UK's transition into the new Carolean era, as confirmed by the UK government.

These updated travel documents will bear the title His Majesty for the first time in seventy years.

Since the end of King George VI's reign in 1952, all British passports have been issued under Her Majesty, a tradition that continued throughout 's historic 70-year rule.

Home Secretary Suella Braverman remarked on the significant shift, acknowledging that Her Majesty has graced British passports for seven decades.

She expressed gratitude for the exceptional service provided by His Majesty's passport office during this transitional period.

Individuals receiving the new passport will find it issued in the name of the King; however, King Charles himself does not require a new passport for travel as he is the reigning monarch.

The reason lies in the fact that passports are issued in the monarch's name, rendering the King exempt from needing one.

In contrast, when he held the title of Prince of Wales, a passport was mandatory.

The new passport's first page showcases the royal arms and features a revised inscription.

Despite these updates, a source close to the UK Home Office disclosed that , the King's youngest son, will not be granted a new passport following his legal dispute with the Home Office.

Amidst the developments, reports surfaced of Prince Harry reaching out to with intentions to return to London.

Notably, Harry did not inform Meghan before contacting his brother, leading to her distress.

Meghan's stance remains firm on not returning to England, with the couple establishing a presence in California.

The dynamics within the royal family, particularly Catherine's role as the Princess of Wales, are speculated to impact Meghan's prospects.

The ongoing rift within the family has been taxing, with tensions escalating between the Sussexes and the royal household.

The narrative of victimhood adopted by Harry and Meghan faces scrutiny, with questions raised about their tactics and motivations.

Financial implications stemming from the familial discord underscore the complexities at play.

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