As widely known, Meghan and Harry stepped down as senior working members of the royal family last year and relocated to California in pursuit of financial independence. However, it seems that Meghan has struggled to let go of her Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles, despite no longer officially representing the royal family. Over the past year, there have been numerous reports of Meghan using her royal title to promote various business deals and partnerships.
Just last month, it was revealed that Meghan had trademarked "The Duchess of Sussex" for use in merchandise such as clothing, stationery, and other branded items. Many took issue with this, arguing that she should refrain from financially benefiting from a royal title since she is no longer an active working royal.
Now, new reports claim that King Charles has turned to Princess Anne to address the situation concerning Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. This comes after a series of attacks by the couple against the royal family. In a recent episode of "The Daily Mail's Palace Confidential" podcast, royal expert Sarah Vine explained how the challenges faced by Prince William and Princess Catherine are largely due to the issues caused by the Sussexes.
Vine suggested that having Princess Anne handle Prince Harry and Meghan would be the solution to the royal family's problems. She stated, "I think the thing about William and Catherine is that they've been going through lots with the nightmares with the Sussexes... I think they should wheel out Princess Anne... I think she's the answer to all the Royal Family's problems." This comment elicited chuckles from the panelists.
According to the reports, Princess Anne, Queen Elizabeth's daughter, allegedly told Meghan that the repeated commercialization of a royal title she is no longer entitled to is disrespectful to the queen and the institution of the monarchy as a whole. This explosive confrontation leaves Meghan with a difficult choice. On one hand, giving up the Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles would grant her full independence to build her own brand and capitalize financially as she sees fit. However, relinquishing those prestigious titles also means severing her last formal association with the royal family.
It is no secret that those titles, especially the Duchess title, have played a significant role in opening doors and adding perceived prestige to Meghan's various projects. Without them, her brand and influence would undoubtedly suffer a blow. While Meghan has suggested that she was the one being misused, it appears that she knew what she was doing when she was using those titles.
During an interview with GB News, Lady Colin Campbell claimed that Meghan was primarily focused on her own interests while she was still a full-time member of the royal family. Apparently, Meghan was also deeply envious of her sister-in-law, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, and her success in the spotlight. Lady C said, "I've been told that she's enraged because no matter what she does, it flops, and no matter what Catherine does, it succeeds. That's infuriating for her." Lady Colin continued, stating that Meghan entered the royal family with the expectation of being able to benefit from them and live a luxurious lifestyle.
The situation presents Meghan with a challenging dilemma, balancing her desire for personal success and financial gain with the consequences of severing her last ties to the royal family. As the situation continues to unfold, it highlights the complexities and tensions surrounding the use of royal titles and the expectations placed upon those associated with the monarchy.
