In a surprising turn of events, King Charles has demoted Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on the royal family website, leaving the couple stunned.
This move comes as a brutal wake-up call for the Sussexes, who have been capitalizing on their royal connections to amass wealth in America since stepping back from their duties.
According to insider sources, Charles’ declaration of their demotion has had a significant impact on the couple’s market value.
Their names now sit just above Prince Andrew, who has been embroiled in a s**ual abuse scandal, making their demotion even more humiliating.
The Sussexes are said to be seething over this public display of humiliation, particularly Meghan, who expected to become the royal family’s Queen Bee upon marrying Harry.
The source further reveals that while Prince Harry still holds the fifth position in line to the throne, his work with the royal family is effectively over.
It appears highly unlikely that he and Meghan will ever be allowed to return to their royal duties.
This demotion marks a clear separation between the couple and the royal institution they once belonged to.
Meanwhile, Piers Morgan, a prominent figure in the media, has called for King Charles to strip Meghan Markle and Prince Harry of their royal titles, drawing a parallel to Queen Margaret of Denmark.
However, royal author and correspondent Valentin Lowe believes that stripping them of their titles may have little impact on their fame and popularity.
Lowe argues that regardless of their titles, they will still be recognized as Harry and Meghan, equally famous.
In response, Morgan points out that their popularity and commercial success are heavily reliant on their connection to the royal family and the preservation of their titles.
He highlights Meghan’s use of the title “princess” on her podcast and suggests that their interests lie in trashing their own family.
Without this ongoing conflict, he questions what would keep the public interested in their lives.
As this drama unfolds, a newly released portrait featuring King Charles, Camilla, Prince William, and Catherine has sparked discussions among royal fans.
Many have dubbed this quartet as the new Fab Four, drawing attention to the absence of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Fans flooded the official Instagram page of King and Queen Consort with compliments, praising the quartet as the present and future of the royal family.
Professor Pauline McLaren from Royal Holloway University of London sees Meghan and Harry’s limited involvement in funeral proceedings as a sign of their growing distance from the royal family.
Despite being physically close, their participation emphasized the divide between them and the rest of the royals, who were trying to convey unity.
The demotion of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, along with their exclusion from significant royal events, marks a significant shift in their relationship with the royal family.
It remains to be seen how this ongoing saga will unfold and how King Charles will navigate this complex situation.
One thing is clear: the Sussexes’ status within the royal hierarchy has taken a substantial hit, leaving them in an uncertain position as they continue to forge their own path.