Tensions within the British royal family have escalated with Prince William's alleged decision to strip Meghan Markle and Prince Harry of their HRH titles upon his ascension to the throne.
According to Page Six, amidst allegations of misusing royal titles for personal gain, Prince William plans to remove HRH titles from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
The controversy centers on Meghan's use of the HRH title in promoting her lifestyle brand. Products from her brand, as reported, include an array of items such as an expensive jam.
It has been reported that Meghan signed a gift basket for podcast host Jamie Kern Lima with the note "With the Compliments of HRH The Duchess of Sussex," despite an agreement with the royal family that barred the commercial use of their titles.
An official statement notes that although Harry and Meghan retain their titles, they agreed to refrain from using them in a commercial context as they are no longer active members of the royal family.
According to sources within the royal circle, Prince William harbors strong feelings of discontent towards Meghan and Harry, viewing their behavior as a betrayal of royal family values.
One palace insider expressed, "He loathes and despises Harry and Meghan with every bone in his body, he believes they have betrayed everything the family stands for, and the idea that they are using their royal status as a calling card will enrage him."
A friend of William reportedly commented on the potential future actions, stating, "There is no way King William will stand for this. The titles will simply be removed when he is king. A way will be found."
Amidst the ongoing debate about the use of royal titles, some insiders claim that the current monarch, King Charles, has lost the grip over controlling the situation.
"Charles has completely lost control," said an insidious note from a royal insider, suggesting that Meghan's actions reflect poorly on Charles' leadership.
Additionally, another source claimed, "Meghan using her HRH exposes how weak and enfeebled he is," cementing the narrative of internal royal disagreements over how to handle the situation.
After stepping down from their royal duties, Harry and Meghan moved to Southern California in 2020, where they currently reside with their children.
Following their relocation, Meghan launched a Netflix series titled "With Love, Meghan" and initiated a lifestyle brand called "As Ever," which features various products that have quickly sold out.
This shift to the U.S. and their ventures in entertainment and commerce have sparked further discussions regarding their engagement with their royal titles.
A source defending Meghan argued that the gift basket was not intended for commercial use but was a personal gift, thereby justifying the use of the HRH title in that instance.
However, a former royal courtier dismissed this defense as "rubbish," indicating a strong divide in opinions on whether Meghan's actions were justified under the terms of their agreement with the royal family.
To further complicate matters, the royal family's official stance remains that while Harry and Meghan maintain their titles, their agreement precludes them from utilizing these titles in commercial endeavors.
As the royal family navigates this delicate issue, the world watches closely to see how traditional protocols adapt to modern challenges within one of the world's most watched monarchies.
