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Royal Family Drama Unfolds: King Charles III Contemplates Fate of Grandchildren’s Titles
Rumors are swirling within royal circles as King Charles III grapples with a decision regarding the royal titles and status of his two youngest grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet.
The uncertainty arises in the wake of Prince Harry and Meghan's departure from their roles as senior working members of the royal family, raising questions about the future of the young royals.
In the aftermath of the release of a controversial six-part Netflix documentary series by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, tensions have escalated within the royal household.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex aim to shed light on the circumstances that led to their decision to step back from their royal duties back in January 2020.
The documentary, initially unveiled with three episodes on Thursday, December 8, has stirred up further controversy with the recent release of three additional hours of footage on the streaming platform.
Prince Harry disclosed in the second episode a heated confrontation during a family meeting where Prince William reportedly raised his voice at him, while King Charles allegedly misled the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Despite Prince Harry and Meghan's withdrawal from their royal roles, their children, Archie and Lilibet, were bestowed with the titles of Prince and Princess following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September.
As grandchildren of the new monarch, they are entitled to the prestigious HRH rank and have ascended in the line of succession.
The automatic right to the titles of HRH and Prince or Princess for royal children and grandchildren dates back to rules instituted by King George V in 1917.
Should King Charles opt to alter the status of Archie and Lilibet in alignment with his vision for a streamlined monarchy, he would need to issue a letters patent to effectuate the change.
The fate of the titles of the young Sussex children hangs in the balance, prompting speculation and debate among royal watchers and enthusiasts.