A royal expert has claimed that King Charles and Prince William are “terrified” of stripping Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their royal titles.
This revelation comes after the Sussexes’ private trip to Nigeria, which reportedly led to tension in Buckingham Palace. According to the expert, Charles and William have indeed discussed the subject, but they are hesitant to follow through because they believe such an act could backfire.
The Senior Royals Fear Stripping Harry And Meghan Of Their Titles Would Make The Situation Worse
Meghan and Harry’s recent trip to Nigeria has reportedly led to discussion among the senior royals about stripping the couple of their titles.
The duo stopped being working royals in 2020, but they still use their Duke and Duchess of Sussex title, which also appears on their official website.
While stripping Harry and Meghan of the titles isn’t impossible, a royal expert has claimed that King Charles and Prince William are hesitant to proceed due to fears of potential backlash on Buckingham Palace.
“They are terrified this would backfire and make the situation worse,” royal expert Tom Quinn told The Mirror. “The last thing they want is to give the renegade royals something else to complain about.”
He added, “William and his father know that even without their royal titles, Meghan and Harry would carry on traveling the world as if they were royals and most people in the world will still welcome them.”
King Charles And Prince William Were Enraged About The Sussexes’ Visit To Nigeria
According to the expert, the Sussexes’ visit to Nigeria deeply angered senior royals, particularly Charles, who was reportedly “angrier than anyone has ever seen him.”
Quinn claimed that the reason for such a reaction was because the couple approached their “private visit” to the country in a manner resembling an “official royal visit.”
He believed this was evidenced by the receptions they received and the visits they made to schools, charities, and hospitals for injured and disabled veterans.
The Palace also didn’t like that “Meghan and Harry’s speeches and their whole attitude” gave “the impression that they are still fully paid-up royals.”
Quinn continued, “For Charles and William, it’s as if Meghan and Harry are saying, ‘We don’t need your permission to be working royals — we will do it on our own terms whenever and wherever we like.'”
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