This revelation has come to light amidst claims that Prince Harry harbored bitterness due to his departure from his royal duties, particularly his work with the Invictus Games. Contrary to popular belief, it appears that Meghan was not the one requesting her and Harry's departure, but rather it was orchestrated by the Queen.
During this process, Prince Edward, Sophie's husband, ensured that everything went smoothly, suggesting that Meghan may have discreetly sold royal information to Hollywood media outlets for financial gain. This misconduct was uncovered and duly penalized by the Queen.
Meghan subsequently attempted to shift the narrative, claiming that the royal family had not been adequately informed about their decision to step down, and she even continued to receive royal perks while residing in the United States. The Queen, however, did not endorse this, asserting that if Meghan was no longer working for the company, she could not continue to enjoy its privileges.
Despite their dismissal, Meghan and Harry seem determined to retain their royal titles and associated benefits. This stance has raised questions about potential legal action to resolve this matter. It appears they wish to keep their titles without performing any official duties, holding no real authority, no patronage, and no official representation for royal charities. They have also distanced themselves from the Queen's military appointments.
In another significant move, the royal family's official website has made changes that seem to distance the institution from Harry and Meghan. The couple's biographies have been relocated to the bottom of the home page, alongside lesser-known royals. Additionally, Harry's styling as "His Royal Highness" has been quietly removed from the website.
While the palace had previously allowed Harry and Meghan to retain their HRH titles, they were prohibited from using them after stepping down from senior royal roles. Nevertheless, some sections of the website had continued to reference Harry as "His Royal Highness" in recent years, seemingly in error. These changes reflect the need for the Sussexes to demonstrate their ability to succeed outside the confines of the royal family, as they are still closely associated with their royal status.
Meghan Markle's official royal biography had actually been stripped of her HRH title three years ago, although some sections of the royal website still featured it. This development highlights the ongoing challenges and public scrutiny faced by Harry and Meghan, who recently faced criticism for their lucrative Spotify deal and a decline in their public approval ratings.
