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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Settle in Santa Barbara, California, Amid Royal Title Debate

Prince Harry, along with his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and their young son Archie, have recently relocated to a new family home in Santa Barbara, California.

This move comes after the couple spent some time residing in Los Angeles at Tyler Perry's luxurious Beverly Hills mansion, following their decision to step down from their senior roles within the British royal family earlier this year.

A representative for the pair confirmed to People that they have now embraced the tranquility and privacy of their new residence, situated approximately 100 miles north of Los Angeles.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the transition to their family home in July of this year, seeking solace and privacy within their community.

They have expressed their desire for their neighbors and themselves as a family to be respected in their newfound environment.

Prior to settling in California, Harry and Meghan briefly stayed in Vancouver before ultimately deciding to establish a new life in Santa Barbara.

In light of recent developments, a poll conducted by Express.co.uk revealed that readers believe Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children, 3-year-old Archie Harrison and 1-year-old Lilibet Diana, should not be granted royal titles.

Despite being grandchildren of the monarch and therefore eligible for prince or princess titles under King George V's 1917 letters patent, the Sussexes have opted for their children to be known simply by their surname, Mountbatten-Windsor.

The Sussex family made a rare visit back to the UK to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee last weekend, sparking speculation about a potential return to royal duties.

Express.co.uk engaged its readers in a poll questioning whether Archie and Lilibet should receive royal titles.

The results, with a total of 24,501 respondents, overwhelmingly favored the opinion that the Sussexes' children should not hold prince and princess titles, with 95% of participants voting against it.

Comments from readers reflected a general sentiment of disapproval towards the Duke and Duchess's decision, emphasizing that Harry's departure from his royal responsibilities extends to his offspring.

The consensus among readers was that the children, residing in California with no direct ties to the British royal family, do not necessitate royal titles, considering their unlikely involvement in British royal affairs.

Following their withdrawal from official royal duties in early 2020, it was revealed that Meghan and Harry would no longer utilize their HRH titles.

When Lilibet was born in 2021, Meghan omitted her HRH title on the birth certificate, opting to use her birth name, Rachel Megan Markle, while Harry retained his HRH designation.

A photo of the birth certificate published by The Sun showcased these details, highlighting Meghan's choice to forego her HRH title.

For the birth of their first child, Archie, before their departure from royal obligations, both Meghan and Harry included their HRH titles on the birth certificate.

Meghan was listed as Rachel Megan Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex, while Harry's full name, His Royal Highness Henry Charles Albert David Duke of Sussex, was documented.

Despite relinquishing their HRH titles, the couple retained their Duke and Duchess titles upon exiting royal life.

In a nod to her new chapter as an author, Meghan utilized the name Megan, Duchess of Sussex, as the author name for her debut children's book, “The Bench,” released last year.

The ongoing debate surrounding the royal status of Archie and Lilibet underscores the complexities and intricacies of the Sussexes' transition away from traditional royal protocols, as they navigate their lives in the public eye while striving to maintain a sense of normalcy and autonomy in their new Californian abode.