King Charles has officially removed all royal titles from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, ending their status as Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
This historic decision follows the recent stripping of Prince Andrew’s titles due to his scandals and associations with Jeffrey Epstein. The removal includes all royal honors and the use of the “HRH” (His/Her Royal Highness) style, formally distancing Harry and Meghan from official royal status.
This move was part of King Charles’s broader effort to restore the monarchy’s integrity and discipline non-working royals who have caused public controversies. Harry and Meghan had already stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and agreed not to use royal titles commercially, but the full removal formalizes their separation.
The decision marks a seismic shift in the royal family, signaling that royal privileges and titles are no longer guaranteed by birth or marriage but must be earned through adherence to royal responsibilities and standards. It also clears the way for Prince William to consolidate authority as future king.
The removal has generated mixed reactions worldwide but firmly establishes King Charles’s resolve to protect the crown’s reputation amid ongoing family drama and public scrutiny.
