Meghan Markle to be stripped off 'HRH' royal title?

Prince William intends to remove Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's HRH titles once he becomes king, according to media reports. Meghan Markle reportedly continues to use 'Her Royal Highness' in promoting her personal brand, 'As Ever,' despite an alleged promise to the late Queen Elizabeth to stop using the titles after stepping down as senior royals in 2020.
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Prince William plans to strip Meghan Markle and Prince Harry of their HRH titles. Media reports have added that this might happen after Prince William ascends the British throne.
Prince William will strip Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their HRH (His/Her Royal Highness) titles when he becomes king, after Meghan made it clear she plans to continue using the honorific, the Daily Beast has reported citing sources. "Meghan and Harry promised the late Queen Elizabeth they would stop using the HRH titles when they left the royal family in 2020, but Meghan has reneged on that promise," the report added.
She recently used “Her Royal Highness” in promotion of her personal brand, As Ever.
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Meghan says she is entitled to use the title

“Harry and Meghan retain their HRH titles; however, by agreement, they do not use them for commercial purposes. While they do not publicly use ‘HRH,’ this was a personal gift, and their titles remain,” the media outlet has cited a Meghan source. "This source said that the so-called Sandringham Summit, which settled the terms of Meghan and Harry’s exit from the ranks of working royalty, “made it clear they had agreed not to use the HRH titles at all, ever, in any capacity," it added.

What does the statement from Buckingham Palace say?

A statement from the Buckingham Palace, released in 2020 says, "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are grateful to Her Majesty and the Royal Family for their ongoing support as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.
As agreed in this new arrangement, they understand that they are required to step back from Royal duties, including official military appointments. They will no longer receive public funds for Royal duties.
With The Queen’s blessing, the Sussexes will continue to maintain their private patronages and associations. While they can no longer formally represent The Queen, the Sussexes have made clear that everything they do will continue to uphold the values of Her Majesty."
"The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family," it added.
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