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Royal Family Website Criticized for Inaccuracies in Monarchy Information
The Royal Family's official website has come under scrutiny for factual inaccuracies regarding the current monarch and other royals.
Despite King Charles being on the throne for almost a year, the late Queen Elizabeth II is still referred to as “Monarch” 74 times on the website.
Prince Harry is also labeled as His Royal Highness, contrary to the Megxit Agreement of 2020, which stated he would no longer hold that title.
Additionally, other royals are referred to by their former titles, with Prince William and Kate still being called the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, despite their updated status as the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Criticism of the website's inaccuracies has been voiced by royal commentator Athua Hagen, who described it as massively disappointing.
She emphasized the importance of accuracy, stating that before the website can be engaging, it needs to be factually correct.
The call for the Palace to make necessary changes to the website has been echoed by many observers.
While the homepage of the website appears up-to-date at first glance, closer inspection reveals numerous errors.
The line of succession page was promptly updated after the late Queen's passing, but several sections still refer to outdated titles and positions.
Prince Harry's page, for example, incorrectly identifies him as His Royal Highness, despite him relinquishing that title in 2020.
Similarly, Clarence House is still referred to as the official residence of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, even though they are now known by different titles.
Furthermore, pages dedicated to various Commonwealth nations continue to refer to Queen Elizabeth II as the reigning monarch, despite King Charles being the current sovereign.
The website's failure to update information regarding Prince Philip's death and the changing titles within the royal family has raised concerns about the accuracy and reliability of the content.
In response to the criticism, Buckingham Palace acknowledged that the website contains over 5,000 pages of information and stated that content is being revisited and updated periodically.
However, the persistence of inaccuracies has led to calls for a thorough review and correction of all outdated information.
The discrepancies on the Royal Family's website highlight the challenges of maintaining accurate and current information in the digital age.
As discussions around the monarchy continue, it is essential for official sources to provide reliable and up-to-date details to the public.
Stay tuned for further developments in the world of royalty as efforts are made to rectify the inaccuracies on the website.
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