He argues that if someone doesn't want to be royal, they shouldn't retain titles and privileges while trashing the monarchy – an institution integral to the nation's life. It's a nuclear option, as Seely puts it, and the echoes of his call have reverberated across the kingdom. However, not so fast, drama enthusiasts. Daily Express royal correspondent Richard Palmer pours cold water on the fervor, stating that, despite Seely's calls, Harry and Meghan will never lose their titles without the backing of the King and the UK government. For now, neither Charles III nor Rishi Sunak supports such a move.
Why is it so complicated, you might ask? Well, the stripping of royal titles requires new legislation, and lawmakers need to give their approval. Seely seeks to adapt laws from the First World War that targeted German nobles, denying them their British titles. If successful, it would transform the Sussexes into Mr. and Mrs.
The catalyst for this renewed call for title-stripping is the fallout from Scobie's 'Endgame,' where two royals were allegedly implicated in a 'race row' regarding the color of Prince Archie's skin. Scobie denies naming these royals, but the Dutch edition of his book spilled the beans. The translator, Saskia Peeters, asserts that the names were already there, prompting the Dutch publication to be swiftly pulled from sale.
As of now, Buckingham Palace is in a contemplative mood, considering all options following the scandalous fallout. Will Harry and Meghan be banished from the royal kingdom, or is this just another act in the ongoing drama?
