In a significant move, King Charles has removed Prince Harry’s HRH title from the Royal Family’s official website, dealing a major blow to Harry and Meghan.
This decision comes three years after the couple’s departure from their royal duties, known as Megxit.
The Duke of Sussex’s page on the website no longer displays his title of His Royal Highness, following their decision to step down as senior working members of the Royal Family and relocate to the United States in January 2020.
The palace had previously announced that Harry and Meghan would no longer use their HRH titles once they stepped back from their royal roles.
The official statement, released on January 18, 2020, stated, “The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family.”
As a result, their names have been relocated to the lower section of the family’s main page, just above Prince Andrew, who has faced controversy himself.
It is speculated that Harry’s insistence on being referred to as HRH during his testimony in a London court in June may have contributed to this change on the website.
The couple had previously assured the Royal Family that they would not utilize their HRH titles.
With King Charles now in charge, this move sends a clear message to Harry and Meghan that their previous privileges will not be reinstated.
This development also undermines previous speculation about the couple’s potential return to Kensington Palace.
Their Hollywood aspirations have also faced setbacks, as their highly anticipated $20 million podcast deal with Spotify fell through.
One high-ranking executive even labeled them as “grifters” due to their lack of commitment to the project.
Furthermore, their recent Netflix tell-all failed to receive any Emmy recognition, leaving them disappointed.
The attention and financial support they received were largely due to Harry’s royal status, as people hoped their association with the monarchy would guarantee success.
However, an insider close to the couple revealed that their recent business ventures have been a disappointment.
“It’s like they built a house with no foundation,” the source said.
The royal element and the surrounding drama inflated the price, deals, and expectations, but the shows were poorly executed, they were overpaid, and they failed to attract a significant audience.
Ironically, their criticisms of the monarchy seem to be fueling worldwide interest in the institution, rather than achieving the desired effect.
Lady Colin Campbell, a royal commentator, believes that Harry and Meghan’s anti-monarchy stance has inadvertently benefited the Windsor brand by highlighting the exemplary behavior of the rest of the family in contrast to their own actions.
Speaking on GB News, she stated, “I actually think Harry and Meghan have helped the monarchy in a perverse sort of way because they’ve focused attention on the work and the exemplary behavior of the rest of the family in contrast to their own bad behavior.”
Fellow royal writer Phil Dumpier echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the stark contrast between Harry and Meghan’s actions and those of the rest of the royal family.
He noted that the worldwide interest in the royals has never been greater, and there is immense potential for financial gains by converting royal residences such as Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace, and Balmoral into museums.
Overall, while King Charles’s decision to remove Harry’s HRH title from the official website signifies a significant blow to the couple, it also highlights the continued fascination with the royal family.
Despite their attempts to distance themselves from the monarchy, Harry and Meghan’s actions have inadvertently brought attention to the positive aspects of the institution, ultimately benefiting the Windsor brand.
With proper management, there is a bright future ahead for the monarchy in terms of both public interest and financial opportunities.