The couple, who met in 2016 and married in 2018, kept their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles, but are no longer addressed as His or Her Royal Highness (HRH). Harry also gave up his military titles.
Prince William is preparing to strip Meghan Markle of her HRH title once he becomes king, as tensions within the royal family escalate.
Yes, Prince Harry is still in the line of succession for the British throne, currently ranked fifth, after stepping back as a senior royal in 2020; he remains a prince and his children, Archie and Lilibet, are also in line. Although he relinquished his "His Royal Highness" (HRH) title and military roles, his place behind his brother, Prince William, and William's children (George, Charlotte, Louis) in the order of succession remains unchanged.
Lilibet and her older brother, Archie are now Prince and Princess of the United Kingdom following their great grandmothers death this afternoon. This is how their titles are now presented: HRH Prince Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor of Sussex HRH Princess Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor of Sussex.
Yes, Prince Harry could technically be stripped of his titles, but it's complex, requiring an Act of Parliament or Letters Patent, though some speculate a future King William might use precedents like Prince Andrew to remove non-working royal titles, potentially by legislation or royal prerogative, though Harry retains his birthright as a Prince. He's already relinquished the "His Royal Highness" (HRH) style and military roles, but keeps his ducal titles (Duke of Sussex) and princely status.
"Long ago Queen Elizabeth made it clear that Harry and Meghan would keep their titles but not be addressed using the HRH honorific - the same punishment that was meted out to Princess Diana after her divorce from Charles," Andersen explained.
However, no paternity test has been undertaken and there is no evidence that Harry is not a Windsor. Anderson's book however is still stoking the rumours ten years on, he names witnesses who in fact say Diana and Hewitt were lovers before, not after, Harry was born.
Can Meghan use the 'HRH' title? It was agreed upon with Queen Elizabeth at the time that neither Meghan nor Harry would use HRH titles. Here's a statement released by Buckingham Palace in January, 2020: "The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the royal family."
Meghan Markle has jumped 11 points in new polling data partially recovering from a major slump in her U.S. popularity during the first half of 2025. The Duchess of Sussex's fan base crashed 13 points during two quarters, according to ratings data from YouGov, while those who disliked her also increased in number.
Yes, Prince Harry (and Prince William) won't inherit Althorp, Princess Diana's childhood home, because it follows the Spencer family's male-preference primogeniture, passing to Diana's brother Charles, the current Earl, and then to his son, Louis Spencer, despite Louis having older sisters. While Diana's personal wealth and jewelry went to her sons, Althorp estate is a separate family property that stays within the male line, meaning Harry never had a claim to the house itself.
The order of succession can be altered by statute but not otherwise. It is conceivable that an agreement arising from permanent residence outside the UK and absence of royal duties could lead to Harry's removal from the line of succession.
Meghan Markle has publicly shared that she experienced postpartum preeclampsia, a serious and rare condition involving high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine that occurred after childbirth, describing it as a "huge medical scare". She revealed this on her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, highlighting the life-threatening nature of the disorder, which can happen weeks after delivery and impact new mothers' ability to care for their newborns.
“The change of name on public documents in 2019 was dictated by The Palace, as confirmed by documents from senior Palace officials,” a spokesperson explained in a statement. “This was not requested by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex nor by The Duke of Sussex.”
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While "nicest" is subjective, polls consistently show Prince William and Princess Catherine (Kate) as the most popular and positively viewed royals, often praised for their warmth, dedication, and resilience, with Princess Anne frequently cited for her down-to-earth, no-nonsense, and hardworking nature, making her a strong contender for "nicest" in terms of perceived authenticity.
Beyoncé has shown strong public and private support for Meghan Markle, praising her "courage and leadership" after the Oprah interview and sending a supportive text calling her a "princess" and someone chosen to "break generational curses". This support includes a notable 2019 Brit Awards moment where she and Jay-Z accepted an award in front of a portrait of Meghan, and they met at The Lion King premiere, where Beyoncé praised Meghan's impact on "race relations dialogue".
Americans' opinions on Harry and Meghan are mixed and have become more divided, with many seeing them as out of touch and overly critical of the monarchy, while others remain sympathetic to their reasons for leaving, though overall favorability seems to have declined, especially with negative press and failed projects. Polls suggest a majority view them as a mix of good and bad role models, with declining popularity, though some still appreciate their narrative of escaping a toxic system, according to.
Title and styles
Following the death of Elizabeth II and accession of Charles III on 8 September 2022, Lilibet became entitled to use the title "princess" and style "royal highness" as the child of a son of the monarch, pursuant to letters patent issued by King George V in 1917.
Though King Charles has never publicly referred to the Duchess of Sussex by this moniker, it's thought he used to call her "tungsten." This term, referring to a hard and brittle metal with the highest melting point of any known element, is seen as a testament to Meghan's strength and resilience.
Archie and Lilibit aren't actually automatically in titled to titles as their father is not 1st inline to the thrown and the fact they are great grand children of the late Queen Elisabeth. She would have granted them titles or King Charles can. Tams Ma no , they get them when Charles became king .
Her ethnicity is a blend of African-American and Caucasian descent, which has admittedly been a significant aspect of her identity throughout her life. On her mother's side, Meghan is African-American. Doria Ragland, who she maintains a close relationship with, is of African-American descent.
Long before she was a royal, Meghan Markle was asked in an interview whether she would date Prince William or Prince Harry, to which she offhandedly replied, “Harry, sure.” Now, the two are happily married with two kids.
Harry's family history shows that most of his close male relatives experienced male pattern baldness. He also started showing unmistakable signs of this genetically inherited condition in his mid-20s.