Prince Harry, once third in line to the throne, has now slipped to fifth place behind his brother Prince William and William’s children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
A recent poll conducted by express.co.uk revealed that a remarkable 95 percent of readers believe Harry should be removed from his position.
This shift in public opinion comes after Harry and his wife Meghan Markle stepped back from their senior royal duties three years ago and settled in the United States.
Despite relinquishing their HRH status, the couple retained the Sussex Dukedom, and Harry remained in the line of succession.
The release of Harry’s memoir, “Spare,” last month stirred controversy as he made several allegations against the royal family, sparking renewed discussions about his royal status.
The poll conducted by express.co.uk asked readers whether Harry should maintain his place in the line of succession, with a significant 27,880 readers participating.
The overwhelming majority, comprising 95 percent of respondents, supported Harry losing his position, while only 5 percent opposed the idea, and a mere 100 individuals remained undecided.
Following the poll, numerous comments flooded in from readers, expressing varying opinions on whether Harry should retain his entitlement to the throne.
A survey conducted by TechniPoll for the Express further revealed that 66 percent of the 1,624 Britons surveyed favored removing Harry and his children from the line of succession.
In contrast, 18 percent believed they should keep their positions, and 16 percent were uncertain about the matter.
While some argue that Harry’s position in the succession line is already too distant for his removal to be practical, others disagree.
They question the necessity of such action, pointing out that in the next decade or so, William’s children will likely have families of their own, pushing Harry even further down the line.
It is noted that King Charles III does not possess the authority to strip his son of his entitlement to the throne; instead, an Act of Parliament would be required to enact such a change.
The Crown Act of 2013 marked a significant shift by ending male primogeniture, ensuring that a younger son cannot displace an elder daughter in the line of succession.
This amendment aimed at gender equality allowed Princess Charlotte to maintain her position following the birth of Prince Louis.
The debate surrounding Harry’s position in the line of succession continues to divide opinions among experts and the public.
As discussions persist, it remains unclear whether Prince Harry will indeed lose his place in the line of succession.
The evolving dynamics within the royal family and shifting public sentiments underscore the complexities surrounding this issue.
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