Sage-Tips

Will Harry and Meghan still be called Duke and Duchess?

Yes, Prince Harry is still a Duke. When Harry gave up his HRH title in March 2020, he formally became known as Harry, Duke of Sussex. The Queen gave Prince Harry the title of the Duke of Sussex upon his wedding to Meghan Markle in 2018. She is officially known as the Duchess of Sussex.

Can Duke title be revoked?

This is a matter of birthright, and cannot be revoked. If he was forced to give up the title of Duke, he would simply go back to being addressed as Prince Harry (which, to be honest, most people call him anyway, especially in the US).

Are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex still HRH?

As part of the couple’s agreement with Queen Elizabeth last year, Meghan and Harry retained their His/Her Highness titles but not longer use them. “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain members of the Royal Family and remain named and titled, as such.

Have Harry and Meghan lost their Duke and Duchess titles?

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Have Lost Their Patronages and Honorary Titles. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have officially confirmed to the Queen that they will not return to their former roles as senior working royals.

Has Prince Harry lost his HRH title?

Prince Harry is to have his royal title dropped from the credits of an exhibition at Kensington Palace showing the dresses of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales.

Has Harry and Meghan been stripped of their titles?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been stripped of their duties, as Buckingham Palace confirmed that the pair will not be returning to work as members of the royal family after they relocated to America.

What is the meaning of HRH title?

What is an “HRH” title? The letters stand for His or Her Royal Highness, a style used to denote senior members of the royal family. Since the early 18th century it’s been customary for the title to be issued to sons and grandsons (and later, daughters and granddaughters) of the monarch.

How will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s divorce affect the royal family?

Harry is the Queen’s grandson and Meghan has not divorced him, so they will likely still be invited to royal occasions and their place in the royal hierarchy won’t be affected. But it’s certain to have an impact on the new “Sussex Royal” brand, and the next question is how the pair’s public personalities will evolve.

Will the HRH style be reinstated?

Yes — the HRH style is effectively a gift from the monarch, so the Queen or, in the future, Charles or William could decide to reinstate it. More immediately, the situation recently agreed upon will be reviewed in a year.

What did Prince Harry say about giving up his royal titles?

Harry expressed “great sadness” on Sunday evening, in his first public statement since Buckingham Palace announced that he and Meghan would give up their royal titles and would not represent the Queen as working members of the royal family. “The UK is my home and a place that I love,” Harry said in a speech at a charity event in London.