Experts are now debating the implications of this move, with many suggesting that Prince Harry's actions are beginning to pose a significant threat to King Charles' position within the monarchy.
This growing concern was recently highlighted by writer and broadcaster, Sarah Craig, in an in-depth analysis for Sky News. Craig pointed out the potential danger Prince Harry might pose during the upcoming death anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II. She expressed worries that Harry's presence in London and his involvement in events like the Well Child Awards could divert attention away from the solemn one-year anniversary of the Queen's passing.
The Royal website's removal of any reference to Prince Harry as "His Royal Highness" last week further fueled speculation. Royal experts also claim that 15 Commonwealth nations are considering completely cutting ties with members of the Royal Family they perceive as corrupt. Meanwhile, more than half of the polled population supports the idea of removing Prince Harry from the line of succession to prevent him from becoming King.
A poll conducted by The Mail on Sunday, which surveyed 1,504 individuals, revealed that 52% of respondents favored stripping Prince Harry of his position as fifth in line to the throne, placing him behind his brother, Prince William, and William's children, George, Charlotte, and Louis. Only 27% of those polled opposed the idea, while 21% had no opinion.
Furthermore, 51% of those surveyed believed that Prince Harry and his family should have their titles revoked. Currently, the Prince and his wife, Meghan Markle, retain the titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and their children, Archie and Lilibet, can use the titles of Prince and Princess as grandchildren of King Charles.
To avoid further embarrassment and humiliation for the royal family and to spare the British people from more boredom, Prince Harry could renounce his titles. However, this seems unlikely as he relies on his connection to the British royal family for recognition, financial opportunities, and to maintain his entitlement.
Harry's frustration over losing his honorary military titles, such as Commodore-in-Chief of Small Ships and Diving, Honorary Air Commandant, and Captain General of the Royal Marines, remains a sore point. These titles were awarded to him by his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and were revoked in February 2021, around a year after he and Meghan stepped back from their royal duties and moved to North America.
Renowned royal biographer Robert Johnson believes that the loss of these military titles still deeply affects Harry, who had once hoped to balance a part-time royal role with an external career. Johnson stated, 'He hates the fact that he is not Captain General of the Royal Marines and that he has lost all these positions.'
When the couple initially announced their departure from royal life, Buckingham Palace indicated that they could not continue with a life of public service, and Harry's military titles would be returned to the Queen. The panel overseeing these decisions cited the need to return the honorary military appointments and royal patronages held by the Duke and Duchess to Her Majesty.
This move is seen as the final step in severing ties between Harry and the Royal Family, following earlier decisions to strip them of their HRH titles and prohibit the use of the term 'Royal' in their commercial endeavors. Despite these changes, Prince Harry has remained connected to his military roots through initiatives like the Invictus Games, an international multi-sport event he founded in 2014 to support wounded, injured, and sick service personnel.
