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NDTV
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Prince William To Strip Meghan Markle's Royal Title After He Becomes King: Report
Prince William is reportedly planning to strip Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their HRH titles when he becomes king due to concerns that Meghan has breached an agreement with the late Queen Elizabeth II. The agreement, made in 2020, stipulated that the couple would not use their HRH titles as they stepped down as working members of the royal family. A royal insider told the Daily Beast, "Charles might be happy to put up with this, but William won't"- referring to Meghan Markle's use of her HRH title alongside her lifestyle products. "He loathes and despises Harry and Meghan with every bone in his body, he believes they have betrayed everything the family stands for and the idea that they are using their royal status as a calling card will enrage him," the insider added. Meghan Markle recently used the HRH title in personal correspondence, including a gift basket sent to podcaster Jamie Kern Lima with a card reading "With the Compliments of HRH The Duchess of Sussex". The Sussexes' team claimed they don't use HRH titles, while sources close to the couple said Meghan used the title privately, not commercially. The couple agreed to stop using HRH titles publicly in 2020. Although no formal laws or signed documents prohibit their use, this incident contravenes the agreement with Buckingham Palace to cease public use of "Her Royal Highness" and "His Royal Highness" after their official withdrawal from royal duties on March 31, 2020, known as Megxit Day. They still technically hold the styles, but aren't using them publicly, similar to the Duke of York. The HRH title is largely ceremonial, carrying symbolic weight and prestige. It's typically reserved for children and grandchildren of the monarch, who often represent the monarch officially. The title doesn't grant special powers or responsibilities but signifies senior royal status. A friend of Prince William's believes that Meghan Markle is taking advantage of King Charles' leniency by continuing to use the HRH title. "Charles has completely lost control," the insider said in part, adding that it's "apparent" that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have "every intention of making his final years a misery." "Meghan using her HRH exposes how weak and enfeebled he is. She knows he won't do anything. There is no way King William will stand for this. The titles will simply be removed when he is king. A way will be found," the source told the outlet. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle relocated to Southern California after stepping down as senior royals in 2020. They've since built a life on their Montecito estate with their children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3. Meghan has pursued various ventures, including her Netflix series 'With Love, Meghan,' which was renewed for a second season. She also launched her lifestyle brand, As Ever, featuring products like gourmet foods and teas.
Daily Record
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Meghan Markle hits back in HRH title row and denies it breaks agreement with late Queen
Representatives for Meghan Markle have addressed the controversy surrounding her use of the HRH title , which seems to go against what was agreed with the late Queen. Meghan and Prince Harry renounced their HRH (His/Her Royal Highness) statuses upon stepping back as front-line members of the Royal Family in March 2020. Yet, a recent podcast chat featured an image of a card from Meghan accompanying a gift that stated: "With the compliments of HRH The Duchess of Sussex". During her first-ever podcast discussion with Jamie Kern Lima, co-founder of IT Cosmetics, it was revealed that Meghan had sent Lima a basket filled with homemade strawberry sauce and ice cream "about a year ago... to see if that helps lighten my load", accompanied by the contentious card. Despite there being no formal legislation or signed agreements to forbid their usage, Harry and Meghan consented with the late monarch and senior palace aides that they would cease employing the term 'Royal' following their highly publicised departure, dubbed Megxit Day. The duo had even noted on their official website: "As agreed and set out in January, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will retain their 'HRH' prefix, thereby formally remaining known as His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex and Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex. "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will no longer actively use their HRH titles as they will no longer be working members of the family as of Spring 2020." A spokesperson for the Sussexes has refuted claims that Meghan uses her title Her Royal Highness in a commercial context, reports the Mirror . Sources close to Harry and Meghan have hinted that the picture used on the podcast by Jamie Kern Lima might have been taken prior to the launch of As Ever. They argue that even though they retain their titles, they do not use the HRH publicly but do use the style privately among friends and in personal correspondence. Buckingham Palace has also been contacted for comment. Meghan also shared on the podcast her appreciation for the renewed 'honeymoon' vibes with Harry since they acquired "a little bit of breathing space" post-royal departure. She conveyed that early on in their romance, they struggled to genuinely cherish each other's presence owing to the immediate plunge into "the trenches" due to media scrutiny. The couple embarked on their romance in 2016, tying the knot in 2018 and starting their royal responsibilities before electing to step back in 2020, which led to tense ties between Harry and King Charles and Prince William. Recounting those times, she expressed: "You have to imagine at the beginning, everyone has, like, butterflies. "Then we immediately went into the trenches together. Yeah, right out of the gate, like six months into dating. "So now, seven years later, when you have a little bit of breathing space, you can just enjoy each other in a new way, and that's why I feel like it's more of a honeymoon period for us now." The duchess lauded her husband for his enduring commitment to keeping the family safe. "He's just out there, just constant, like he's just going to do whatever he can to make sure that our family is safe and protected and we're uplifted and still make time for date nights," Meghan expressed. "He's also a fox. If you haven't noticed, my husband's very, very handsome. But his heart is even more beautiful," she continued. Meghan became visibly moved during the conversation about her children, Archie and Lilibet, revealing that she has devised a unique way of keeping memories alive for them by sending emails to secret accounts intended for them to discover when they grow up. "Before I go to bed, almost every night, I email them, like, here's your report card from today, or, oh my gosh, wasn't it the funniest thing this morning?" "Or here's a picture of you two having breakfast, or here's you playing. The things that you're not going to frame, the things that you're not going to put pen to paper in a journal, but which they will end up seeing at one point in their life, maybe when they're 16 or when they're 18. "I'll say, here's an email that I've been keeping for you. Here's everything and every moment that I wanted to tell you how much I love you and, like, how proud I am of you." This follows Meghan's unveiling of her Netflix programme, fresh podcast and lifestyle label As Ever. The initial offering from As Ever, featuring raspberry spread, floral sprinkles and herbal tea, flew off the shelves, but her Netflix lifestyle show With Love, Meghan faced a wave of negative feedback. Additionally, the duchess kicked off a new podcast series, Confessions Of A Female Founder, in April.
Irish Daily Star
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Meghan Markle's team breaks silence on reports she broke 'agreement' with late Queen
Meghan Markle's team has addressed the controversy surrounding her use of the HRH title, which seems to contradict a pact made with the late Queen . Meghan and Prince Harry renounced their HRH (His/Her Royal Highness) titles upon stepping back from Royal duties in March 2020. Yet, during a recent podcast chat, an image surfaced showing a gift card from Meghan - who was recently blasted as "out of touch" over her "recession" comments - that stated: "with the compliments of HRH The Duchess of Sussex." This was revealed as Meghan spoke with Jamie Kern Lima, co-founder of IT Cosmetics, who mentioned receiving a basket with homemade strawberry sauce and ice cream from Meghan "about a year ago... to see if that helps lighten my load" along with the note. Despite no formal laws or signed documents barring their use, it was understood after what became known as Megxit Day that Harry and Meghan, whose Montecito neighbor made a damning claim against the couple , would cease using 'Royal' in their titles. Read More Related Articles Meghan Markle discusses brand name change from American Riviera to As Ever on new podcast episode Read More Related Articles Meghan Markle 'displays lack of power' as she makes NYC appearance with Prince Harry The duo even noted on their official website then: "As agreed and set out in January, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will retain their 'HRH' prefix, thereby formally remaining known as His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex and Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex. Meghan Markle breaches rules by signing gift 'from HRH The Duchess of Sussex' despite agreement "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will no longer actively use their HRH titles as they will no longer be working members of the family as of Spring 2020." A spokesperson for the Sussexes has refuted claims that Meghan employs her Her Royal Highness title for commercial gain, reports the Mirror . Sources close to Harry and Meghan have indicated to the Daily Mail that the photo shared on the podcast by Jamie Kern Lima was snapped before the launch of As Ever. They assert that despite retaining their titles, they refrain from using the HRH designation in public, although they do employ it privately among friends and in personal correspondence, as suggested by Jamie's post. Buckingham Palace has been solicited for a statement. Meghan has expressed on the podcast that she is relishing a renewed 'honeymoon' phase with Harry since they gained "a little bit of breathing space" following their withdrawal from Royal obligations. She recounted how the couple had difficulty savoring each other's presence at the onset of their relationship due to immediate pressure from media attention. The duo began their romance in 2016 and tied the knot in 2018, initially embracing Royal responsibilities. However, they chose to relinquish their roles in 2020, which led to tense relations with King Charles and Prince William. Meghan in New York last week (Image: Getty Images for TIME) Meghan shared: "You have to imagine at the beginning, everyone has, like, butterflies. Then we immediately went into the trenches together. Yeah, right out of the gate, like six months into dating. "So now, seven years later, when you have a little bit of breathing space, you can just enjoy each other in a new way, and that's why I feel like it's more of a honeymoon period for us now." The duchess commended her husband for his dedication to their family's well-being. "He's just out there, just constant, like he's just going to do whatever he can to make sure that our family is safe and protected and we're uplifted and still make time for date nights," Meghan remarked. "He's also a fox. If you haven't noticed, my husband's very, very handsome. But his heart is even more beautiful," she continued. Meghan got teary-eyed while discussing her children, Archie and Lilibet, and disclosed that she writes emails to secret accounts she's set up for them to discover when they grow up. "Before I go to bed, almost every night, I email them, like, here's your report card from today, or, oh my gosh, wasn't it the funniest thing this morning?" "Or here's a picture of you two having breakfast, or here's you playing. The things that you're not going to frame, the things that you're not going to put pen to paper in a journal, but which they will end up seeing at one point in their life, maybe when they're 16 or when they're 18. For all the latest news straight to your inbox, sign up for our FREE newsletters here . "I'll say, here's an email that I've been keeping for you. Here's everything and every moment that I wanted to tell you how much I love you and, like, how proud I am of you." This follows Meghan's launch of her Netflix show, new podcast and lifestyle brand As Ever. The first collection of As Ever products, which included raspberry spread, flower sprinkles, and herbal tea, sold out quickly. However, her Netflix lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, faced a wave of critical reviews. In addition, the duchess debuted a new podcast series, Confessions Of A Female Founder, in April. 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Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Meghan Markle and Harry's 'broken promises' to Queen from website and duties to HRH row
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have seemingly reneged on several agreements they'd made with Harry's late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, before she died about their lives beyond the Royal Family Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have now broken several promises they made to Queen Elizabeth before she died, it has been claimed. The couple, who famously quit the UK in March 2020 to move to the US, have been forging a new life for themselves after stepping down as senior members of the Royal Family. Now living in a £12million mansion in Montecito, Southern California, the pair are raising son Archie and daughter Lilibet thousands of miles away from Harry's father, King Charles, his stepmother Queen Camilla, his estranged brother Prince William, and William's wife Catherine, Princess of Wales. And now they're no longer part of the working royals, Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, have had to find new ways of making money to keep them in the millionaire lifestyle to which they've become accustomed. One of those money-making ventures was frowned upon by the late Queen - or Granny, as Harry called her - who asked the pair not to use their HRH - 'His or Her Royal Highness' - titles as part of the crunch Sandringham Summit talks shortly before Harry and Meghan left the UK. The couple had been given the dukedom of Sussex on their wedding day, which allowed them to be called the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. While they retained the titles after 'Megxit Day' on March 31, 2020, it was agreed with the Queen that they wouldn't actively use the HRH honorific. They also agreed to drop the term 'Royal' from any branding and had to shelve their website. While no legal agreement was signed, the Queen reluctantly allowed them to quit as senior royals on the understanding they would "continue to uphold the values of Her Majesty". On their official website at the time, Harry and Meghan wrote: "As agreed and set out in January, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will retain their 'HRH' prefix, thereby formally remaining known as His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex and Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex. "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will no longer actively use their HRH titles as they will no longer be working members of the family as of Spring 2020." But a fresh row has been sparked after Meghan seemingly sent a gift basket to an acquaintance with a card signed "HRH The Duchess of Sussex". She had sent podcast host Jamie Kern Lima a basket of homemade treats, including strawberry sauce and ice cream, and Jamie recalled it had arrived at her home "about a year ago... to see if that helps lighten my load". A spokesman for the Sussexes has now denied Meghan uses the title 'Her Royal Highness' for commercial purposes. But the card she sent Jamie suggests the couple may still use 'HRH' with friends and in personal correspondence. It's not the first time the couple have been in hot water over their titles. When they relaunched their official Archewell website as in February 2024, critics accused them of trying to appear more royal and cashing in on their status as duke and duchess. Some described it as a betrayal of the agreement they'd made with the Queen, "if not in letter, certainly in spirit". And royal author Giles Brandreth claimed Meghan broke another promise she'd personally made the Queen during their first 20-minute meeting in Windsor Castle. In his book Elizabeth: An intimate Portrait, Giles claimed that Meghan told the Queen she was quitting her acting career to focus on royal duties - which "delighted" her future grandmother-in-law. "She was particularly delighted by the enthusiasm Meghan showed for the Commonwealth and the commitment she made to the Queen to do 'whatever you think we should be doing for the Commonwealth'," Giles wrote. He continued: "She promised the Queen that when it came to the Commonwealth she wouldn't let Her Majesty down. The Queen liked Meghan and told lots of people so." Meghan was later appointed the vice president of The Queen's Commonwealth Trust, which was launched in 2018, alongside Harry as president. But both of them gave up their roles in February 2021 after it became clear they weren't going to be returning to the royal fold.
Edinburgh Live
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Meghan Markle's team respond to row over use of HRH title after 'agreeing with Queen'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Representatives for Meghan Markle have weighed in on the controversy surrounding her use of the HRH title, which seems to contravene an accord with the late Queen. Meghan and Prince Harry relinquished their HRH (His/Her Royal Highness) statuses upon retiring as senior royals in March 2020. Yet, a new podcast interview features an image of a gift card from Meghan inscribed with: "with the compliments of HRH The Duchess of Sussex". The card was highlighted while Meghan had her inaugural podcast chat with Jamie Kern Lima, the entrepreneur behind IT Cosmetics. Jamie disclosed that the basket with homemade strawberry sauce and ice cream, complimented by the note, arrived at her residence "about a year ago... to see if that helps lighten my load". READ MORE - ITV viewers 'hooked' on new 'must-watch masterpiece' thriller based on true story READ MORE - Ryan Reynolds' net worth now after divorce from Hollywood ex and new start Despite no formal laws enacted or agreements written to proscribe its utilisation, Harry and Meghan consented with the late Queen and top-rank officers to cease the use of the term 'Royal' following what has been coined Megxit Day. The duo elucidated on their official website at the time: "As agreed and set out in January, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will retain their 'HRH' prefix, thereby formally remaining known as His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex and Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex.", reports the Mirror. "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will no longer actively use their HRH titles as they will no longer be working members of the family as of Spring 2020." A representative for the Sussexes has now refuted claims that Meghan uses the title Her Royal Highness for commercial reasons. Sources close to Harry and Meghan have suggested to the Daily Mail that the photo shared on the podcast by Jamie Kern Lima was taken prior to the launch of As Ever. They maintain that they do not publicly use the HRH, despite still holding the titles. However, as indicated by the image shared by Jamie, they do use the style in personal correspondence and among friends. Buckingham Palace has been contacted for a response. This comes after Meghan revealed on the podcast that she and her husband are experiencing a renewed 'honeymoon' phase since gaining "a little bit of breathing space" following their step back from Royal duties. Meghan expressed that the couple found it difficult to fully enjoy each other's company early in their relationship due to the intense media scrutiny. The couple began dating in 2016 and wed in 2018, initially undertaking Royal duties before deciding to step back in 2020, which led to strained relations between Harry, the King, and Prince William. She explained: "You have to imagine at the beginning, everyone has, like, butterflies. Then we immediately went into the trenches together. Yeah, right out of the gate, like six months into dating. "So now, seven years later, when you have a little bit of breathing space, you can just enjoy each other in a new way, and that's why I feel like it's more of a honeymoon period for us now." the duchess expressed, lauding her husband for keeping their family 'safe'. "He's just out there, just constant, like he's just going to do whatever he can to make sure that our family is safe and protected and we're uplifted and still make time for date nights," Meghan shared. "He's also a fox. If you haven't noticed, my husband's very, very handsome. But his heart is even more beautiful," she continued. Meghan was visibly moved when discussing her children, Archie and Lilibet, and disclosed that she sends emails to secret addresses she's set up for them, which they can read when they grow up. "Before I go to bed, almost every night, I email them, like, here's your report card from today, or, oh my gosh, wasn't it the funniest thing this morning?". "Or here's a picture of you two having breakfast, or here's you playing. The things that you're not going to frame, the things that you're not going to put pen to paper in a journal, but which they will end up seeing at one point in their life, maybe when they're 16 or when they're 18. "I'll say, here's an email that I've been keeping for you. Here's everything and every moment that I wanted to tell you how much I love you and, like, how proud I am of you." This follows Meghan's recent ventures, including her Netflix show, a new podcast, and the lifestyle brand As Ever. The initial range of As Ever products, featuring raspberry spread, flower sprinkles, and herbal tea, quickly sold out. However, her Netflix lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, faced a wave of critical reviews. Additionally, the duchess debuted a new podcast series, Confessions Of A Female Founder, in April.
