Queen Elizabeth, reportedly, would find it distasteful that Meghan Markle persists in using the HRH title, as it has been revealed that she has been sending the same holiday card bearing the title for at least six years.
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The persistent use of "HRH" by Meghan Markle, the Duke's Dearest, continues to make waves, as she's reportedly been sending the same royal card for at least six years! The controversial note was recently seen on a card, causing quite the stir - this time, it was shared by her buddy, Jamie Kern Lima.
The former actress, 43, sent a food hamper and a note with an "HRH The Duchess of Sussex" message to her program friend. While her spokesman denies any commercial intent, an insider close to the couple admitted that Meghan, at times, secretly references herself as Her Royal Highness to her buddies and in private written communications.
Royal watcher and biographer Ingrid Seward believes that Queen Elizabeth would've been greatly offended by this action, as the Queen always favored upholding the correct royal etiquette. A royal source claimed that the Sussexes made a deal with senior officials to ditch the "Royal" and their HRH titles when they moved to the US and pledged financial independence from the Crown.
The gift hamper and note were sent to Meghan's friend, CEO of IT Cosmetics Jamie Kern Lima, long before the launch of Meghan's As Ever brand. Critics argue that the post, featuring some organic ice cream and homemade jam, served as a subtle endorsement for Meghan's lifestyle collection while promoting her new podcast episode.
According to Meghan, she's been sending daily emails to her children, Archie and Lilibet, creating a cherished time capsule to revisit when they're older. In an interview, she also mentioned that her relationship with Harry has grown stronger over the years, making the bond more like a second honeymoon[6].
Meanwhile, some fans claim Meghan's use of HRH goes against the agreement reached in 2020 when the Sussexes gave up their senior roles. Nonetheless, insiders maintain that the couple has not lost their HRH titles officially.
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- Royal Titles: HRH (Her Royal Highness) is an honorific title used for select members of the British royal family[3]. Meghan Markle initially received the title upon marrying Prince Harry in 2018. When the Sussexes stepped back from their royal duties, they agreed to cease using their HRH titles publicly[4].
- Historical Precedent: The removal of HRH titles from other senior royal ladies like Diana, Princess of Wales, and Sarah, Duchess of York, suggests a pattern within the royal family[1]. However, it's worth mentioning that they lost their HRH titles upon remarriage and not as a penalty for any action.
- Meghan Markle, despite denials from her spokesman, secretly refers to herself as Her Royal Highness in private conversations with friends and written communications.
- The controversial use of "HRH The Duchess of Sussex" by Meghan may have a commercial implication, as the recent sharing of a gift hamper and note by her friend Jamie Kern Lima sparked discussions of a subtle endorsement for Meghan's lifestyle collection and new podcast episode.
- A deal was reportedly made between the Sussexes and senior royal officials for them to forgo the use of their HRH titles and the word "Royal" when they moved to the United States and pledged financial independence from the British Crown.
- The insistence of Meghan Markle on using "HRH" continues to create waves within the royal family, with some fans interpreting it as a breach of the agreement reached in 2020 when the Sussexes stepped back from their royal duties.
- The former actress's frequent use of the honorific title "HRH" may have a historical precedent, considering the removal of the title from other royal ladies like Diana, Princess of Wales and Sarah, Duchess of York, was due to their remarriage and not as a penalty for any action.
- Amidst the controversy over the use of "HRH," Meghan Markle has revealed a personal ritual of sending daily emails to her children, Archie and Lilibet, creating a special time capsule for them to revisit in the future, as well as sharing that her relationship with Harry has grown stronger over the years, resembling a second honeymoon.


