Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 26, 2025 · Entertainment

Royal Upheaval: Will Prince William Strip Harry and Meghan’s Kids of Their HRH Titles?

Harry hugs his son Archie as Meghan lifts a baby Lilibet up in the air for their Christmas card picture released in 2021

ROYAL SHOCKER: Harry and Meghan's HRH Heist Exposed!

The scandalous tale of Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their children's coveted royal titles has taken a shocking turn! After years of whispers and speculation, it appears that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been secretly plotting to claim the very titles they abandoned themselves.

For those who may have forgotten (or never knew), Archie Mountbatten-Windsor was born without a title in 2019, much to the delight of his parents. But, as we now know, this decision was just a ruse for the power couple's true intentions: to gain ultimate royal status for their children.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex gave an interview to Oprah Winfrey in 2021, which had a worldwide audience of almost 50 million

In an explosive Oprah Winfrey interview in 2021, Meghan Markle revealed that she and Harry were devastated when they learned that Archie wouldn't be granted a title by the Palace. The Duchess claimed that this decision was taken because of Archie's mixed race, sparking outrage and disbelief among royal watchers.

Fast forward to 2023, and we find out that Meghan has been quietly using her HRH title for personal purposes, much to the dismay of Buckingham Palace insiders. It seems that Harry and Meghan are desperate to keep their grip on these coveted titles, even going so far as to apply for British passports for Archie and Lilibet with HRH printed on them!

But here's the kicker: according to a "source close to the Duke and Duchess," they want their children to be known as His Royal Highness (HRH) and Her Royal Highness (HRH), not just Prince and Princess! It appears that Harry and Meghan are hell-bent on claiming these titles for their kids, despite abandoning them themselves.

Prince Harry with his brother Prince William at the unveiling of a statue at Kensington Palace on what would have been their mother Princess Diana's 60th birthday in 2021

The Queen's grandson-in-law, Prince William, is said to be "flabbergasted" by the Sussexes' brazen move. Insiders claim that Harry and Meghan were asked by Her Majesty to stop using their HRHs, which they agreed to do. But now, it seems they're trying to sneakily keep these titles alive through their children.

One royal insider quipped, "Why on earth are Harry and Meghan so bothered about all these titles? They're meant to be pursuing a new life in America!" Indeed, the question remains: what's behind this sudden obsession with HRH?

As the Duchess of Sussex's reputation takes another hit, we can't help but wonder if she'll ever learn that you can't have your cake and eat it too. After all, Harry and Meghan voluntarily gave up their royal titles when they quit the Firm in 2020. Now, they're trying to snatch them back through their kids? Talk about a power play!

Stay tuned for further updates on this royally messy drama, as thescholarlynote.com brings you all the juiciest gossip and scoops from the palace!