Americans are calling on Prince Harry to relinquish his title for a significant reason: a majority of them believe he shouldn't receive special treatment upon entering the United States. To attain equal status with Meghan Markle, Prince Harry must give up his royal titles, as per American sentiment. The Duke of Sussex hinted at the possibility of acquiring US citizenship back in February, expressing uncertainty about any impediments while attending an Invictus game. "It's something I've thought about, but it's not my top priority at the moment," he mentioned.
Hundreds of Americans voiced their opposition to altering laws to accommodate a foreign prince. U.S. laws mandate renouncing allegiance to any foreign title for those seeking citizenship. Consequently, Prince Harry can only retain his titles if legal amendments permit, a prospect that most Americans oppose, according to a recent Newsweek poll.
Redfield and Wilton, commissioned by the publication, surveyed 1,500 American adults, revealing 44% against legislative changes to preserve Prince Harry's titles. Nearly half supported maintaining the status quo, with only 23% in favor of adjustments. The remaining respondents expressed uncertainty.
Legal experts suggest Prince Harry could challenge the law's constitutionality in the Supreme Court to retain his titles while becoming an American citizen. Alfonso Provinciano, a partner at the U.S.-based law firm Provinciano and Associates, noted the potential for Prince Harry to argue that the law violates the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment, an area of American law yet to be fully resolved.
