Prince Harry remains in the line of succession (currently fifth) because removing someone requires formal Acts of Parliament, and while he and Meghan stepped back as working royals, he hasn't officially renounced his birthright or broken laws that would disqualify him, meaning his position is determined by birth order after King Charles, Prince William, and William's children. His children's positions also shifted down due to the 2013 law allowing absolute primogeniture.
Yes, Prince Harry can technically be removed from the line of succession, but it's a complex process requiring an Act of Parliament and the consent of Commonwealth Realms, not something King Charles III can do unilaterally, though his decision to step back from royal duties has sparked debate about it. While he remains in line (currently behind his children), removing him would set a precedent and necessitate new legislation to alter the established legal order, potentially affecting his descendants' positions as well.
Harry remains a prince and is fifth in line to the throne. 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.
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.
No one can blame him for the way that he feels. There's a new report that suggests if there's one person who would love to see Prince Harry back in the royal fold, it's his father, King Charles. That's because he wants him back more for personal reasons than anything else.
But as another of William's closest friends once told me, when it comes to relationships with the future king, “it is all about trust and loyalty”. William feels he has lost both with Harry and that may prove too difficult a roadblock to pass.
Meghan Markle's name was removed from Archie Harrison's birth certificate in 2019, changing it from "Rachel Meghan The Duchess of Sussex" to just "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex," as a move to align with royal protocol, similar to Princess Diana's birth certificate, though it sparked rumors of a "snub" to Kate Middleton and was described by Meghan's spokesperson as a Palace directive, not her own choice, adding complexity to royal naming conventions.
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.
The Duke's book also reveals that he suffers from agoraphobia, which the APA Dictionary of Psychology defines as "an excessive, irrational fear of being in open or unfamiliar places. Meghan's husband noted that his high-profile role in the royal family didn't exactly help his condition.
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.
Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, Harry has pursued independent ventures across media, publishing, and philanthropy, resulting in a substantial increase in his personal fortune. Here's a look at Prince Harry's net worth and how he continues to make money through media, real estate, and global partnerships.
Meghan may be a resident of Montecito, California, but she is still the Duchess of Sussex, and she won't let us commoners forget it.
When Prince William becomes King, if her husband King Charles has passed, Camilla will likely become the Queen Dowager, a title for the widow of a king, transitioning from her current Queen Consort role, and while still retaining high status and potentially patronages, her public duties and living arrangements (like residences) would be decided by William as the new monarch, paving the way for Catherine to become Queen Consort.
"I would love reconciliation with my family. There's no point continuing to fight any more, life is precious," said Prince Harry, who said the dispute over his security had "always been the sticking point".
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.
And even though three of the Queen's four children have divorced, none apparently had a prenuptial agreement. Yes, there is a large sum of money in the balance for this marriage, but the true, staggering wealth belongs to the Queen, so it wouldn't be divided up if Meghan and Harry did end up divorcing.
The marriage only lasted two years. The couple separated, citing “irreconcilable difference.” Some reports claim Markle's role on Suits – which filmed in Toronto while Engelson worked in Los Angeles – was to blame as the couple couldn't make a long-distance relationship work.
Americans' opinions of Harry and Meghan are mixed and have become more divided, with many growing disenchanted due to perceptions of hypocrisy, entitlement, and constant criticism of the Royal Family, while others remain supportive, seeing them as brave for leaving a toxic environment, though their overall popularity has declined, even in the U.S. Recent polls and media commentary suggest a shift towards more negative views, especially as their Hollywood ventures face mixed reception and they're seen as out of touch with ordinary Americans despite their privileged lifestyle.
James Lifford Hewitt (born 30 April 1958) is a retired cavalry officer in the British Army. He came to public attention in the mid-1990s after he disclosed an affair with Diana, Princess of Wales, while she was still married to then-Prince Charles.
Sure, Harry lives in the US now, but it's not just the distance. Just as with his father, King Charles, there are reports that William and Harry are not speaking to each other these days.
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.
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.
"We both had very similar experiences — though we didn't know each other at the time — with postpartum, and we both had preeclampsia. Postpartum preeclampsia," Meghan shared. Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex with Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie.