The ongoing saga surrounding the royal titles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has resurfaced, with discussions underway between the King and the Prince of Wales regarding the potential removal of their prestigious titles.
This development coincides with the return of the Duke and Duchess to Montecito following their recent trip to Nigeria, as they resume their daily routines.
The initial spark for this debate ignited when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the decision to distance themselves from the royal family.
Consequently, the royal institution decreed that they would no longer be formally addressed as His Royal Highness and Her Royal Highness, although they were allowed to retain their titles as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Renowned royal expert and author of ‘Scandals of the Royal Palaces,’ Tom Quinn, disclosed that extensive deliberations have taken place between the King and the Prince of Wales concerning the potential revocation of the Sussexes’ royal titles.
However, there is palpable apprehension that such a move could potentially backfire, exacerbating the already delicate situation.
In an exclusive interview with the Mirror, Quinn asserted that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex possess the capability to continue their professional engagements and global travels even in the absence of their formal titles.
He emphasized that the Sussexes would be embraced wherever they choose to venture, cautioning against providing them with additional grievances to voice.
Despite the hypothetical stripping of their royal titles, it is anticipated that the Sussexes would persist in traversing the globe akin to royalty, garnering widespread acceptance from diverse communities worldwide.
The enduring association between the Sussexes and the royal family would likely endure, irrespective of their title status.
Although the Sussexes no longer hold the esteemed titles of senior royals, they remain actively engaged in public life.
Leveraging symbolic representations such as a coat of arms and proudly identifying as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, they recently launched their official website.
Furthermore, the Duchess’s entrepreneurial venture, American Riviera Orchard, was publicized on Instagram, underscoring her continued affiliation as the Duchess of Sussex.
Quinn further divulged that the Prince of Wales and the King expressed dismay over the perception created by the Sussexes’ Nigerian tour, which inadvertently conveyed an impression of an official royal engagement upon their return.
The elaborate welcome ceremonies, cultural interactions, visits to educational institutions, and charitable endeavors during the tour exacerbated tensions within the royal fold.