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King Charles considered stripping Harry and Meghan titles

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 13:01 · Archive

King Charles was reportedly angered by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Nigeria visit in May 2024 and considered removing their titles.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spent three days in Nigeria in May 2024, a country that has expressed interest in hosting the Invictus Games. The visit drew intense anger from the highest levels of the monarchy, with King Charles reportedly 'angrier than anyone has ever seen him', according to royal expert Tom Quinn.

The couple were welcomed in Nigeria with 'dances, receptions, visits to schools and charities', which fuelled concerns within the Royal Family that the trip resembled an unofficial royal engagement, despite Harry and Meghan no longer being working members of the Royal Family after stepping back from royal duties in 2020.

Following their return to California, King Charles and Prince William reportedly held 'lengthy discussions' about possibly stripping Harry and Meghan of their royal titles. The pair currently retain the titles Duke and Duchess of Sussex, though they are no longer permitted to use the His and Her Royal Highness (HRH) designation. According to Tom Quinn, those involved are 'terrified this would backfire and make the situation worse'.

King Charles considered stripping Harry and Meghan titles
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In this story: King Charles · Prince Harry · Meghan Markle · Prince William · Nigeria · Invictus Games · Royal Family

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