In a surprising turn of events, Parliament and the Privy Council are considering passing a new law that would strip Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their royal titles.
This bombshell legislation, proposed by Conservative MP Bob Seeley, aims to deny the couple their Duke and Duchess standing amidst the ongoing discriminatory row surrounding them.
Drawing inspiration from laws enacted during the First World War to strip enemy German nobles of their British titles, Seeley’s bill seeks to transform Harry and Meghan into plain Mr. and Mrs. Sussex.
The timing couldn’t be more crucial, as the couple faces mounting pressure to address the controversial claims made by author Omid Scobie.
Seeley, a member of the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, believes action must be taken to counter the attempt to use race as a means to tarnish the royal family.
He describes this tactic as “poisonously insidious,” asserting that accusations of discrimination leave an indelible mark and are nearly impossible to disprove.
As a result, he is applying for his title’s deprivation 1917 amendment bill to be listed on the Commons Order Paper next week.
While Seeley clarifies that he supports the monarchy and is not a Republican, he argues that Parliament and the Privy Council should consider a “nuclear option” in light of the ongoing feud between Harry and Meghan and the rest of the royal family.
If the couple no longer wishes to be part of the royal institution, Seeley believes they should relinquish their titles and privileges, which hold significant importance within the nation’s fabric.
Sources close to the Sussexes have emphasized that Harry and Meghan are not responsible for the claims made in Omid Scobie’s book.
However, these denials have been met with skepticism.
Seeley maintains that the severity of the accusations, as detailed in Endgame, justifies the near-unprecedented action he is proposing.
Seeley further criticizes the couple’s lack of understanding regarding the constitutional role of the monarchy.
He argues that they would exploit and politicize their positions for personal gain, without engaging in any meaningful public service or contributing to the nation during times of economic downturn or costly conflicts.
The removal of their titles through parliamentary intervention would alleviate pressure on the king to take action himself.
It would also send a clear message that the royal family does not endorse or support the couple’s behavior.
While politicians typically avoid involvement in royal controversies, the discriminatory claims made against the royal family have garnered widespread condemnation, even from security minister Tom Tugendhat, who commended the dignity of the king and the princess of Wales and dismissed the claims as mere rumors and gossip.
In essence, this proposed law represents a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding Harry and Meghan.
It highlights the increasing scrutiny and criticism they face, particularly regarding their actions and statements that have strained relations within the royal family.
As the debate unfolds, it remains to be seen how Parliament and the Privy Council will respond to Seeley’s bill and whether it will ultimately lead to the stripping of the couple’s royal titles.