The Sussex Children and the HRH Debate

After King Charles III ascended the throne in September 2022, Harry and Meghan’s children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, had their titles officially updated on the royal family website. The Sussexes confirmed this aligned with existing succession protocol.

Still, public reactions remained divided, particularly given Harry and Meghan stepped down from senior royal duties in 2020 and relocated to the United States.

More recently, Meghan stirred another debate by sending a gift basket accompanied by a handwritten card signed:
“With best wishes from HRH The Duchess of Sussex.”

A close source to the Sussexes clarified that the use of HRH in private and personal contexts is permitted. They are only restricted from using it in public duties or for commercial and business purposes, based on the 2020 exit agreement.

If William Did Attempt Removal, It Would Hurt Deeply

Jennie Bond believes that if Prince William ever did attempt to remove all of Harry and Meghan’s titles, the emotional fallout would be significant:

“If that happened, I believe Harry and Meghan would feel deeply humiliated. To them, it could be interpreted as a public disgrace that would wound their sense of pride and self-worth.”

For now, the Sussex titles remain intact. How the couple chooses to use them, however, continues to be closely monitored—and intensely debated—by both the media and the public.