King Charles and Prince William are apprehensive about stripping Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their royal titles.
This revelation comes in the wake of the Sussexes' recent private trip to Nigeria, which has reportedly intensified tensions within the monarchy. According to the expert, Charles and William have deliberated the possibility of removing Harry and Meghan's Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles. Despite stepping back from royal duties in 2020, the couple continues to use these titles.
However, the senior royals are said to be reluctant to take this step, fearing it could exacerbate the already strained situation. Royal commentator Tom Quinn told the Mirror, "They are terrified this would backfire and make the situation worse." The last thing they want is to provide the renegade royals with more to complain about.
Quinn further explained that William and Charles recognize the futility of trying to control Harry and Meghan's public image. "Even without their titles, William and his father know that Meghan and Harry would continue traveling the world as if they were royals, and most people globally would still welcome them."
The current tension appears to be rooted in the Sussexes' recent private visit to Nigeria. The palace was reportedly infuriated by the manner in which Meghan and Harry approached the trip, with their speeches and overall demeanor giving the impression that they were still fully active royals. This allegedly led to King Charles being angrier than ever before.
The crux of the issue lies in the Sussexes' conduct during the Nigeria visit, which resembled an official royal tour. Their activities included receptions, visits to schools and charities, and even a hospital for injured veterans. Such actions were seen as encroaching on the duties of working royals, which did not sit well with the palace.
For Charles and William, it seems as if Meghan and Harry are declaring their independence from the royal family, saying, "We don't need your permission to be working royals; we will do it on our own terms whenever and wherever we like," Quinn explained. The potential fallout from stripping the Sussexes of their titles clearly weighs heavily on the king and the future king. They are treading carefully, aware that such a move could backfire and garner even more sympathy for the couple.
Many social media users have already expressed their support for Harry and Meghan, arguing that their titles are irrelevant to the good they are doing in the world. "We don't love them for their titles; we love them because they are good people," wrote one royal fan. "Calling them out is only going to make them even more endearing. Unlike others, they don't need a title to be someone; they are who they are," another person commented. Titles mean nothing; they will still do good in the world, and people will still love them.
Some have even suggested that removing the Sussexes' titles could have the opposite effect, potentially accelerating the path toward the abolition of the monarchy altogether. "This would cement the path to abolition, probably accelerated," one user remarked. "When Harry eventually is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his Invictus Games work uniting warriors worldwide, what will William do then?"
As the drama continues to unfold, the decision to strip Harry and Meghan of their titles remains a complex one, fraught with potential unintended consequences. For now, the senior royals appear to be treading cautiously, wary of the risks and determined to avoid further escalating the tensions that have already threatened to tear the family apart.
