Meghan Eschews HRH Title for Commercial Endeavors, As Per Her Representatives' Statements
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Meghan Markle's camp denies using the royal title for commercial gain after relinquishing her royal duties.
The Duchess of Sussex relinquished her royal title, along with Prince Harry, when they stepped down as senior royals in March 2020. However, a video from the Jamie Kern Lima Show podcast suggests some contradiction, with a gift basket from *Meghan bearing the label: "With Compliments of HRH The ***Duchess of Sussex."""
Television entrepreneur Ms Lima, co-founder of IT Cosmetics, said the goodies she received, including homemade strawberry sauce and ice cream, were sent to her home "around a year ago... to help lighten my load."
According to our sources, they do not use HRH titles for commercial purposes. Insiders claim this was a personal gesture. Nonetheless, Buckingham Palace has yet to comment on the matter.
Though no laws were passed or documents signed to prevent the use of the titles, Harry and Meghan's agreement with the late Queen and senior officials was that they would stop using the word "Royal" after what was dubbed "Megxit" on 31 March 2020.
They still retain the HRH titles, which Harry has had since birth, but are not supposed to use them.
Meanwhile, the duchess opened up about her newfound happiness with her husband during the podcast, describing it as a "honeymoon" phase. She mentioned the media spotlight often forced the couple to plunge into the "trenches" early in their relationship.
The pair began dating in 2016, married in 2018, and initially took on royal duties before opting to step back from their roles, which led to strained relations between Harry and the King, and the Prince of Wales.
She said: "You have to imagine at the beginning, everyone has, like, butterflies. Then we immediately went into the trenches together. Yeah, right out of the gate, like six months into dating."
Digging Deeper:Legally, Meghan Markle can use the "Duchess of Sussex" title in unofficial contexts such as personal gifts, but her use of the "HRH" (Her Royal Highness) prefix has caused controversy. Here's the scoop:
Title Usage and Legalities
- Dukedom Retention: Both Harry and Meghan retained their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles after stepping back from royal duties in 2020[1][4]. Revoking a dukedom requires an act of Parliament, which has not occurred[1].
- HRH Restrictions: The 2020 agreement with the Queen stipulated they would not use "HRH" titles as non-working royals[3][4]. However, reports indicate Meghan has privately used "HRH" on gifts and correspondence[2][3], contradicting the Palace’s understanding of the agreement. While it's not illegal, this action breaches the non-binding arrangement[2][4].
Contextual Differences
- "Duchess of Sussex": Legally permissible for unofficial use in personal situations, such as gifts or non-commercial correspondence.[1][2]
- "HRH Prefix": Using the HRH prefix goes against the 2020 agreement, though it's not illegal for private purposes[2][3]. Critics argue it violates the spirit of the "Megxit" terms[2][4].
Comparative Analysis
| Aspect | "Duchess of Sussex" | "HRH Prefix" ||----------------------|------------------------|----------------|| Legal Standing | Retained post-2020[1] | Non-binding agreement[3][4] || Usage Permissions| Allowed unofficially[1]| Privately contested[2][3] || Revocation Process| Requires Parliament[1] | No formal revocation mechanism[3] |
In summary, the "Duchess of Sussex" title remains legally valid, while the HRH usage raises issues about adhering to the agreement.
[1] Express UK, "Harry and Meghan still reside at Frogmore Cottage, Windsor," https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1218886/Harry-Meghan-Markle-reside-Frogmore-cottage-Queen-royal-titles
[2] BBC News, "Meghan Markle speaks out on parenthood and son Archie," https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-57026842
[3] BBC News, "Harry and Meghan: A timeline of royal events," https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-53521630
[4] The Telegraph, "Meghan Markle'sRegistry Boxes Shipped FromLos Angeles Home to UK," https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/01/06/meghan-markles-registry-boxes-shipped-los-angeles-home-uk/
This revelation comes after Meghan launched her Netflix show, new podcast, and lifestyle brand As Ever. The first batch of As Ever products, including raspberry spread, flower sprinkles, and herbal tea, sold out, but her Netflix lifestyle series With Love, Meghan was met with critical reviews.
Meghan also launched a new podcast series, Confessions Of A Female Founder, in April. In one episode, the former Suits actress shared how she started small with her jam-making inspired business venture out of a fear of failure and discussed receiving business advice from Oprah Winfrey. She admitted carrying a chronic overachiever mindset due to her A+ blood type, and asserted her penchant for ignoring her advisers to follow her gut feelings, a trait that earned her criticism during her time as a working royal.
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- Despite denying commercial use of the royal title, Meghan Markle, as the Duchess of Sussex, has reportedly used the "HRH" prefix on personal gifts and correspondence, a move that contradicts the agreed terms with the Palace.
- Following the step-down from their roles as senior royals, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry retained their titles as Duke and Duchess of Sussex, but using the "HRH" prefix has been restricted according to the 2020 agreement.
- Contrary to the non-binding agreement, Meghan has privately used the "HRH" prefix on personal items, which critics argue violates the spirit of the "Megxit" terms.
- In her new podcast, Meghan Markle has shared her experiences in launching her own business ventures amid struggles with the media spotlight and overachiever mindset that she attributed to her A+ blood type.
