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Stripped: King Charles Threatens to Remove Meghan’s Royal Title
King Charles III is considering stripping his son and daughter-in-law, Prince Harry and Meghan, of their royal titles due to potential damaging revelations in upcoming projects.
The late Queen Elizabeth II bestowed upon Meghan the title of Duchess of Sussex when she wed Prince Harry in 2018, marking her transition from a commoner to a prominent figure in the British royal family.
Despite their departure from royal duties and relocation to the United States in 2020, Meghan has retained her royal title, which has sparked controversy among the British public.
Reports suggest that King Charles is growing increasingly frustrated with the negative portrayal of the royal family in the couple's forthcoming Netflix documentary and Prince Harry's memoir, “Spare.”
The possibility of losing her royal title is a significant concern for Meghan, as it would mean reverting to her former name, Meghan Markle.
The extent of King Charles's actions remains uncertain, but there are indications that he is prepared to distance the Sussexes from the royal institution if they persist in criticizing the monarchy.
Tensions have escalated as King Charles has issued warnings to Meghan and Harry regarding the potential consequences of their actions.
The couple's close ties to the royal family have been strained, with King Charles threatening to ostracize them completely.
Tina Brown's revealing book, “The Palace Papers: Inside the House of Windsor, The Truth and the Turmoil,” sheds light on Meghan's past use of her now-defunct blog, The Tig, to secure luxury items at no cost.
Brown also highlights Meghan's role in empowering Harry to break away from royal traditions.
In an interview promoting her book, Brown emphasized Meghan's keen interest in leveraging her celebrity status to secure lucrative deals with luxury brands.
The author suggested that Meghan played a pivotal role in guiding Harry towards a life outside the royal confines, introducing him to a world of opportunities beyond traditional royal duties.
The book underscores the challenges faced by the couple as they navigated life without the support and convening power of the palace advisors.
Brown's insights shed light on the complexities of Harry and Meghan's decision to step back from their royal roles.
Despite their dissatisfaction with the constraints and limitations imposed by royal protocols, the couple underestimated the challenges of establishing themselves outside the royal framework.
The absence of palace resources and advisors proved to be a significant hurdle for the couple, highlighting the unique convening power and influence that the royal institution wields over global engagements and opportunities.