This appointment is seen as another sign that Harry's relationship with his family, particularly King Charles, remains strained. One of the most significant losses for Prince Harry has been his personal security detail. This issue was highlighted in a Netflix documentary series and his memoir.
When he and Meghan were living in Canada, their security was withdrawn, leaving them feeling vulnerable, especially as their location was disclosed by the media. Harry described this situation as the "ultimate nightmare." Despite pleas from the head of the security team, the decision stood, and Harry and Meghan had to arrange for private security.
In addition to security, the couple faced other challenges after announcing their intention to step back as working royals in 2020. They were removed from their residence at Frogmore Cottage on Windsor Castle grounds, and Meghan was reportedly hurt and humiliated by Harry's remarks about his past romances, particularly his ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy, during his court appearances in phone hacking cases against the media.
Despite these setbacks, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle still retain their titles as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Removing these titles would require an act of parliament, which has not been pursued thus far. However, the couple has been stripped of the style of HRH (His or Her Royal Highness).
