In a surprising twist in the ongoing saga of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, a new proposal in the UK could potentially strip them of their royal titles.
Conservative MP Bob Seeley has put forth the idea of removing Harry and Meghan’s titles as Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
However, this ambitious plan faces a significant hurdle: it must navigate the complex waters of Parliament, requiring approval from both Houses before it can take effect.
Currently, Seeley’s bill is not in the running for the private member’s bill ballot, which means it’s essentially stalled for now.
Royal expert Jenny Bond weighed in on the situation, noting that while the proposal may not be making waves at the moment, the fact that it has reached the parliamentary level is quite telling.
It suggests that public sentiment around the Sussexes and their titles is shifting.
Bond expressed skepticism about the likelihood of this measure gaining traction, particularly given the King’s stance.
She emphasized that any move to strip the couple of their titles would likely provoke anger from the monarch.
Such an action could be perceived as vindictive, potentially deepening the existing rifts within the royal family.
This echoes historical tensions, reminiscent of the Duke of Windsor’s experiences after his wife, Wallis Simpson, was denied the HRH title.
Interestingly, Bond pointed out that Harry and Meghan’s decision to retain their titles in light of their departure from royal duties raises eyebrows.
Given their apparent disdain for royal life, one might expect them to relinquish their titles in formal settings.
Instead, their continued use of these titles in business dealings seems almost insensitive, especially considering their public narrative of wanting to forge a new path away from royal obligations.
Why do they cling to these titles when they seem to yearn for independence?
It’s a puzzling situation.
If they genuinely wanted to embrace a celebrity lifestyle unencumbered by royal traditions, dropping the titles would seem like a logical step.
After all, living as the Duke and Duchess of E could align more closely with their current aspirations.
The Mirror has echoed sentiments suggesting that the King has no desire to humiliate his son and daughter-in-law through such drastic measures.
This aligns with previous statements indicating his reluctance to take any actions that could further alienate Harry and Meghan.