Fifteen Commonwealth realms have made a significant decision regarding the future of Prince Harry and his family.
A recent poll conducted by DeltaPoll unveiled a surprising revelation: over half of the population is in favor of removing Prince Harry from the line of succession, effectively blocking his path to becoming king.
The poll, exclusive to the Mail on Sunday, gathered responses from 1,504 individuals, with 52% supporting the move to strip Prince Harry of his position as fifth in line to the throne.
This would place him behind his brother, the Prince of Wales, and William’s children, George, Charlotte, and Louis.
Interestingly, only 27% of respondents opposed the idea of stripping Prince Harry of his birthright, while 21% remained neutral on the matter.
Additionally, more than half of those surveyed, 51%, believe that Prince Harry and his young family should have their titles revoked.
Currently, Prince Harry and his wife retain their titles as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, with their children Archie IV and Lilibet II eligible to use their titles as Prince and Princess being grandchildren of the reigning monarch, Charles III.
The poll also shed light on the shifting public perception of Prince Harry.
Since the passing of the Queen, his popularity has experienced a decline, with 45% indicating a negative change in their opinion of him over the past year, compared to only 12% reporting a positive shift.
In contrast, Prince William and Catherine received high praise, with 76% expressing approval of their performance in their new roles.
Most notably, Prince William was identified as the senior royal best positioned to safeguard the future of the Commonwealth.
In a symbolic gesture, Buckingham Palace recently removed any reference to Prince Harry as His Royal Highness from the official royal website.
Furthermore, revelations from royal experts suggest that 15 representatives from Commonwealth countries are considering severing ties with members of the royal family deemed corrupt.
The sentiment was echoed by Divinia Cudjoe from Accra, Ghana, who found the concerns raised about the skin color of a royal child deeply offensive to Commonwealth citizens.
The fallout from Prince Harry and Meghan’s actions extends beyond public opinion, with former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull using the interview as leverage to advocate for Australia’s separation from the British monarchy.
As discussions around the size and responsibilities of royal families gain traction, comparisons are drawn to other European monarchies like Sweden, where the King recently removed five grandchildren from the official family.
With the British royal family carrying out thousands of engagements annually, the need for a cohesive and positive image is paramount.
Calls for a reevaluation of the royal family’s composition and duties are gaining momentum, emphasizing the importance of preserving the institution’s integrity and upholding unity within the Commonwealth.
As the debate continues, the question remains: Will the British government take a more active role in defining the royal family’s scope of influence both domestically and internationally?