A recent poll conducted by the news outlet Express has revealed that there is strong support among readers for legislation that would revoke the titles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Conservative MP Bob Seeley has introduced a new bill seeking to strip Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their titles, and it seems that the majority of respondents are in favor of this move.
According to the poll, an overwhelming 96% of readers supported the idea of removing the couple’s titles, while only 4% opposed it.
This survey was conducted following Mr. Seeley’s announcement of his intention to present a private Member’s Bill to amend the 1917 Titles Deprivation Act, which was originally used to strip the German royal family of their UK titles during the First World War.
Mr. Seeley has been critical of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, accusing them of attacking important British institutions and capitalizing on their own personal struggles for public consumption.
The decision to strip the couple of their titles comes after they stepped down as senior members of the royal family in 2020, yet retained their Duke and Duchess titles.
While the power to bestow royal titles lies with the monarch, the titles can only be removed through parliamentary action.
The dukedom bestowed upon Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was given to them by Queen Elizabeth on their wedding day nearly five years ago.
The strong support for revoking their titles, as demonstrated by Express readers, is further echoed in the comments section of the article.
Many readers argue that the couple should have lost their titles when they chose to step back from their royal duties in 2020.
Some even suggest that titles should automatically be forfeited if any member of the royal family decides to leave the UK.
However, there are also readers who express concerns about introducing a new law to strip royal titles, fearing that it could have unintended consequences and potentially lead to the end of the royal family.
The decision to strip the Duke and Duchess of Sussex of their titles has sparked a heated debate.
Supporters argue that it is necessary to protect the reputation of the royal family, while opponents claim it is unnecessary and divisive.
The outcome of this debate remains uncertain, as it is yet to be seen if Mr. Seeley’s private member’s bill will gain sufficient support in Parliament.
If it does pass, it would mark a significant moment in the history of the British monarchy, as it would be the first time a royal title has been revoked in modern times.
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