The decision of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to relocate to California may have been influenced by the perceived lack of privileges for their non-titled children, according to royal expert Gertrude Daly.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made headlines when they announced their step back from senior royal duties on January 8, 2020.
Subsequently, in a revealing interview with Oprah Winfrey in March, they raised allegations of bullying and racism within the royal family.
Gertrude Daly, known for her Gert’s Royal podcast, suggests that the couple strategically utilized the public’s misunderstanding of British titles to their advantage.
She highlighted that the absence of prince and princess titles for their children seemed to have upset the Sussexes, who portrayed this as a form of victimization during the Oprah interview.
Despite claims made by Meghan about the monarchy’s reluctance to bestow a title upon their son Archie, Daly points out a longstanding rule dating back to 1917 that governs such matters.
The controversy surrounding Archie’s lack of a title was a focal point during the Oprah interview, where Meghan expressed her concerns about the palace’s decision.
She revealed that Archie, as the great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth, was denied a title, contrary to protocol.
Meghan also disclosed discussions about his security and skin color, raising further questions about the treatment of their son within the royal family.
While Prince Harry and Meghan were initially granted the titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex by Queen Elizabeth, they opted not to give Archie a courtesy title, naming him Archie Mountbatten-Windsor instead.
This decision deviated from the tradition observed for great-grandchildren of the monarch, as exemplified by the titles held by Prince William and Kate Middleton‘s children.
Looking ahead, there remains a possibility that Archie may receive a royal title in the future, particularly when Prince Charles ascends to the throne.
As the child of a son of the king, Archie could potentially be granted the title of prince.
The intricacies of royal titles and privileges continue to spark debates and speculation, shedding light on the complexities within the British monarchy and the decisions made by its members.
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