The latest buzz in the royal world revolves around Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as they once again find themselves embroiled in controversy.
A prominent TV host, Meghan Kelly, has stirred the pot by alleging that the couple is leveraging their children’s royal titles to secure financial stability.
During an interview with Sky News Australia, Kelly, known for her critical stance towards the duo, lambasted them for supposedly utilizing their kids’ HRH titles as their primary asset.
The uproar ensued following the christening of one-year-old Princess Lilibet, where her HRH designation was formally acknowledged for the first time.
Notably, the official website of the royal family has been updated to reflect the altered titles of the Sussex offspring.
While Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet were initially not bestowed with HRH titles due to their place in the line of succession, adjustments were made subsequent to deliberations with King Charles.
A spokesperson representing the couple clarified that the children’s titles were conferred by birthright upon their grandfather’s ascension to the throne, a decision previously settled in coordination with Buckingham Palace.
Despite this, Kelly contends that Meghan and Harry’s motive behind granting their children titles is rooted in a strategic bid to sustain their relevance, particularly within the American audience.
Kelly did not mince words when she criticized Meghan Markle for her actions, accusing her of initially embracing the royal lifestyle by wearing the tiara at her wedding, only to subsequently tarnish the royal family’s image.
“Simply naming your child Prince or Princess won’t salvage your reputation,” Kelly remarked, highlighting the couple’s declining popularity in both the UK and the US.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have weathered significant backlash in the past, with their decisions and conduct drawing widespread censure.
Kelly posits that the dwindling public approval ratings in both countries have prompted Meghan and Harry to resort to leveraging their children’s titles as a means of bolstering their standing.
“Their favorability ratings have plummeted, sinking even further in recent months, both in the UK and across the pond,” Meghan Kelly observed.