Why Meghan Markle Could Become “Princess Henry” If She and Harry Are Stripped of Their Royal Titles

Gather round because—sigh!—there’s a fresh batch of claims that King Charles could be stripping Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their royal titles. Specifically, their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles, which were granted to the couple by Queen Elizabeth on the occasion of their wedding back in 2018.

Speculation that the Sussexes could have their titles stripped has been popping up like whack-a-mole pretty much ever since tension started between them and the other royals. But in April 2024, The Daily Mail published musings from royal historian Robert Jobson, who said King Charles was under increased pressure to “demote” the couple:

And more recently, royal expert Tom Quinn told The Mirror that King Charles and Prince William “have had lengthy discussions about stripping Meghan and Harry of their royal titles” but are “terrified this would backfire and make the situation worse.”