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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Controversial Use of Royal Titles

Critics have accused Meghan Markle, now based in Los Angeles, of leveraging her royal connection to promote her lifestyle brand, As Ever, particularly after she launched a candle inspired by her wedding to Prince Harry.

The Debate Over Royal Honorifics

One of the most debated issues since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left the Firm is their ongoing use of the HRH titles and the word "royal." This discussion intensified after King Charles revoked his brother Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's "prince" title in an unprecedented move.

Following this, some Daily Mail readers argued that Harry and Meghan should also lose their titles because of what they described as their "appalling" behavior toward the monarchy.

Commercializing Royal Status

Critics point out that the Duchess of Sussex, aged 44, appears to be capitalizing on her royal affiliation by promoting products like the new “Signature Candle” inspired by her wedding.

Royal author Tom Bower stated that senior royals and Buckingham Palace officials have long suspected the Sussexes aimed to "monetise the monarchy" while refusing to stop using their titles despite the Sandringham agreement.

Underlying Tensions with the Palace

Mr. Bower described the couple’s extensive announcement about "stepping down" as motivated by spite. This followed the Palace’s insistence that they close their Sussex Royal brand in February 2020, shortly after Prince Harry’s $1 million speaking event at JP Morgan in Miami, Florida.

Summary

Ongoing disputes over royal titles and the Sussexes' efforts to commercialize their status continue to fuel tensions with the monarchy.

Author’s summary: The controversy around Harry and Meghan's royal titles reflects deeper conflicts about their role, commercial endeavors, and strained relations with the Palace.

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Daily Mail Daily Mail — 2025-11-09

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