Meghan Markle sets off a commotion with significant contravention of royal terms of agreement
Rebel Royals: Meghan Markle's Controversial Use of HRH Title Throws Family Unity into Question
Meghan Markle's bold move has set the royal family abuzz as she allegedly flouts a significant agreement, leaving Prince Harry hopeful for a much-needed family reunion.
The Duchess found herself in hot water during a 90-minute podcast chat with entrepreneur Jamie Kern Lima. In an unexpected revelation, Jamie disclosed a year-old incident involving a gift box and a card signed, "With Compliments of H.R.H The Duchess of Sussex."
Recalling the incident, Jamie shared, "I had a very full house, and all of a sudden, I get word that you dropped off this gift basket with ice creams, homemade strawberry sauce to put on top of the ice cream—just to see if that helps lighten my load."
Upon leaving the royal family in 2020, Meghan and Harry relinquished their senior royal positions. In a twist of protocol, the late Queen Elizabeth barred the couple from using their HRH titles, a move that this recent episode suggests may have been breached.
Royal author Ingrid Seward noted, "If the late Queen was still around, she would be highly offended, as she was very sensitive about that." Seward alluded that while the Queen "didn't remove HRH, but told them not to use it," she acknowledged that with her passing, "Harry and Meghan think they can get away with it."
However, royal insiders reveal that Prince William is not amused with Harry and Meghan's apparent disregard for royal protocol. There are also whispers that once William ascends the throne, he may strip the couple of their titles altogether as relations continue to sour amidst a deepening rift.
Behind the Scenes:
- The Duchess's use of her HRH title on the personal thank-you card has sparked controversy, potentially breaching the contract she and Prince Harry agreed to uphold five years ago.
- Meghan's representatives have vehemently denied that she is still using her HRH title, insisting that the couple adheres to their agreement not to use the titles for public or commercial purposes.
A History of the Sandringham Agreement:
- When Meghan and Harry stepped back from their roles as senior working royals in 2020, they maintained their titles but agreed not to use their HRH titles for public or commercial purposes.
- The Sandringham Agreement was established to offer the couple more autonomy while still affording them a connection with the royal family, although without any legal binding to follow the rules.
The Fallout:
- The incident has been perceived as a breach of the agreement, fueling speculation about the health of the couple's relationship with the royal family, given their controversial decision to step back.
- The future King, Prince William, has reportedly expressed displeasure with how Harry and Meghan are using their titles, and there is speculation that he may ultimately revoke them once he ascends the throne.
In the end, Meghan's use of her HRH title at odds with royal protocol raises questions about her commitment to abide by the Sandringham Agreement, potentially impacting the royal family's relationship with the Duchess and the well-awaited prospect of a family reunion.
- The Duchess's use of her HRH title on a personal thank-you card has sparked controversy, potentially breaching the contract she and Prince Harry agreed to uphold five years ago.
- Meghan's representatives have vehemently denied that she is still using her HRH title, insisting that the couple adheres to their agreement not to use the titles for public or commercial purposes.
- Upon leaving the royal family in 2020, Meghan and Harry relinquished their senior royal positions, but the late Queen Elizabeth barred them from using their HRH titles, a move that this recent episode suggests may have been breached.
- Royal insiders reveal that Prince William is not amused with Harry and Meghan's apparent disregard for royal protocol, and there are speculations that once William ascends the throne, he may strip the couple of their titles altogether as relations continue to sour amidst a deepening rift.
- In a twist of protocol, the late Queen, who was very sensitive about the use of HRH titles, barred the couple from using their titles, not removing them but asking them not to use it.
- The incident has been perceived as a breach of the agreement, fueling speculation about the health of the couple's relationship with the royal family, given their controversial decision to step back, and raising questions about Meghan's commitment to abide by the Sandringham Agreement, potentially impacting the royal family's relationship with the Duchess and the well-awaited prospect of a family reunion.
