Following the departure of Harry and Meghan from their royal duties, Prince William and Princess Katherine find themselves garnering support from unexpected quarters within the royal family.
Among their new allies are Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh. Despite the age gap between the couples and the fact that Edward is William's uncle, they share a remarkable bond. Not only do they stand together during royal events, but they also genuinely enjoy each other's company.
Recent revelations from royal insiders shed light on Prince William's purported advice to King Charles. Allegedly, he suggested revoking Harry and Meghan's Sussex titles and instead bestowing the title upon Lady Louise, the daughter of Prince Edward. If the monarch does not act upon this advice, it is anticipated that Prince William, upon ascending to the throne as the King of England, will strip Harry and Meghan of their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles. Discussions are underway within the palace and Parliament regarding William's recommendation.
Sources indicate that the King has reached a final decision and communicated it to Harry during a recent meeting at Clarence House. Although Harry and Meghan no longer serve as active members of the royal family, their titles remain one of the few remnants of their royal identity. Prince William is resolute in promptly removing these titles, prompting speculation about whether Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie concur with this approach and whether Lady Louise is prepared to shoulder greater responsibilities.
In response to questions about whether she and Prince Edward would take on additional duties following the departure of Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and Prince Andrew from royal responsibilities, Duchess Sophie of Edinburgh responded sharply. Renowned for her strong work ethic within the royal family, Sophie retorted, "What did people think we were doing beforehand?" Rumors abound that Duchess Sophie issued a warning to Meghan concerning an alleged incident involving Lady Louise and the loss of the Sussex title.
As a concerned mother, Sophie has taken it upon herself to address the matter directly with Meghan. This move likely stems from previous accusations of Meghan bullying royal family members and palace staff. In response, the King has decided to remove Prince Harry from his position and grant Lady Louise a prestigious role, leaving the Sussexes in a challenging position as Lady Louise's new title remains undecided.
The Duchess of Edinburgh is poised to step into an important role when the Princess of Wales becomes Queen. Speaking of Sophie's future role within the monarchy, a source previously told The Male that the mother of two will eventually become Kate when she becomes Queen. Princess Anne is often referred to as the hardest-working royal, having completed 457 engagements last year. Sophie is noted to have completed 209 engagements in 2023, with her ability to undergo engagements in the background earning her credit.
One royal expert has also stated that the King is likely very pleased that Sophie has stepped up, especially as he is used to being surrounded by strong women. Sophie is also close to her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, like Katherine.
