The debate surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to withhold royal titles from their children continues to capture attention, particularly as the couple resides in the United States, where such titles hold little significance.

Evening Standard’s royal editor, Rob Jobson, expressed bewilderment at the couple’s insistence on maintaining royal titles for their children despite their departure from the British royal family.

Harry and Meghan had previously expressed a desire for their children to have a dual identity – part royal and part non-royal.

However, this request was denied when they officially stepped back from their royal duties in 2020.

Nonetheless, it had been predetermined that the Sussex children would inherit royal titles even before the birth of their first child, Archie.

During a recent appearance on TalkTV’s The Royal Tea, hosted by Sarah Hewson, Jobson raised poignant questions regarding the necessity of retaining these titles.

He pondered why the couple clung to titles that held no bearing in American society, especially in a nation founded on the rejection of monarchy.

While acknowledging the couple’s entitlement to the titles, Jobson expressed discomfort with their decision.

He questioned the practicality of bestowing princely and princessly titles upon children who are unlikely to play a formal role within the royal family structure.

Jobson hinted at a potential motive behind Harry and Meghan’s insistence on royal titles – a bid to maintain ties with the royal family despite their physical separation.

The issue, according to Jobson, ultimately boils down to trust.

Given the tumultuous events of the past few years, including Harry and Meghan’s strained relationship with the royal family, re-establishing trust appears to be a significant hurdle.

The royal editor speculated that perhaps the couple’s insistence on royal titles for their children stems from a desire to bridge the gap and rekindle connections with the royal establishment.

Despite the ongoing deliberations surrounding royal titles, Meghan Markle seems unfazed by the controversy.

Recent sightings of her dining with a Hollywood executive in Los Angeles suggest that her focus may lie beyond the intricacies of royal nomenclature.

Jobson’s observations underscore the complexity of the situation, emphasizing the delicate balance between personal desires, familial obligations, and public perceptions.