In the wake of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent website launch, there are growing calls for King Charles to strip them of their royal titles, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The unveiling of the couple’s new website coincided with Buckingham Palace confirming the King’s battle with an undisclosed form of cancer.
Royal expert Tom Bower has suggested that the timing of the website launch presents a prime opportunity to permanently revoke Meghan and Harry’s royal designations.
In a piece for the Daily Mail, Mr. Bower conveyed his belief that it is imperative for the King to annul their titles and extend this action to their offspring as well.
He criticized Charles for being excessively lenient towards the Sussexes’ perceived money-driven endeavors.
Following their high-profile interview with Oprah Winfrey, King Charles refrained from reprimanding the couple, a decision that Mr. Bower views as a missed opportunity.
He emphasized that Charles has been overly tolerant of Meghan and Harry, who have allegedly tarnished the reputation of the British monarchy and the nation itself.
Mr. Bower contends that the couple should face repercussions for what he perceives as a deliberate attempt to exploit their royal status for personal gain.
Looking ahead, he suggested that once the King recuperates from his illness, a clear message should be sent that the Sussexes are no longer part of the royal family and are unwelcome in Britain.
Despite Mr. Bower’s stance, the ultimate decision to strip Meghan and Harry of their royal titles lies within the purview of Parliament rather than the King himself.
Conservative figure Bob Seeley has joined the chorus calling for the revocation of the couple’s titles, asserting that one cannot simultaneously remain within the royal fold while actively working against its interests.
Seeley urged Meghan and Harry to relinquish their titles if they prioritize privacy over royal obligations.
Mr. Bower further opined that the launch of their new website symbolizes the couple’s hardened stance against the monarchy.
Branding Sussex.com as a comprehensive hub for their professional endeavors and future initiatives, Prince Harry and Meghan introduced their latest venture on Monday evening.
The website proclaims that the office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex is dedicated to shaping the future through business and philanthropy.
Following the public disclosure of the King’s cancer diagnosis, Prince Harry made a brief return to the UK last week to visit his father.
Their children, 4-year-old Prince Archie and 2-year-old Princess Lilibet, remain in the United States with Meghan.