Royal Couple Responds to Ongoing 'HRH' Title Dispute in Recent Statement
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have found themselves in the midst of a royal title controversy, following their exit from the royal family. According to Hello! Magazine, their team spoke out about the fuss over Meghan using her former title, "Her Royal Highness," in a gift basket.
Now, for those who aren't in the know, Meghan recently made waves appearing on The Jamie Kern Lima Show. The host revealed that she received a special gift basket from none other than Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's mama, with a homemade strawberry sauce and ice cream, and a card reading, "With Compliments of HRH The Duchess of Sussex."
This catchy headline caused quite the stir among royal supporters, as it goes against the late Queen Elizabeth II's rule. You see, since Harry and Meghan stepped down from their senior royal roles, they're not allowed to use the 'HRH' title.
However, the Montecito couple’s PR team has responded, clarifying that they do not use their HRH titles, even though they haven't been formally stripped of them.
Interestingly, Meghan faced criticism earlier when Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine’s Minister of Economy, called her “Your Royal Highness” in a personal letter. At the moment, Buckingham Palace has remained tight-lipped about the Sussexes’ surprising move.
In the past, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had agreed to retain their titles but promised not to use them for public or commercial purposes. The couple has been able to use their titles in formal contexts, but not in their public work or business endeavors[1][2]. Instances such as personal gift notes are seen as acceptable, as they are not for commercial purposes[1][2].
This recent episode involving Meghan’s use of her title in a personal gift note has sparked debates. While critics argue that this use contradicts their agreement not to use the title[2][3], it should be noted that the agreement solely applies to public and commercial contexts, not personal gestures[2][3]. As Buckingham Palace has declined to comment on recent incidents involving Meghan’s title[3], it remains unclear how this situation will unfold.
- Us royal fans were surprised to learn that Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, included a personal gift note signed 'HRH The Duchess of Sussex' in a gift basket, a move that goes against the late Queen Elizabeth II's rule.
- Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, found themselves embroiled in a controversy over Meghan using her former title in a gift basket, despite not being allowed to use the 'HRH' title since they stepped down from their senior royal roles.
- The PR team for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has clarified that they do not use their HRH titles, even though they haven't been formally stripped of them, stating that instances such as personal gift notes are seen as acceptable, as they are not for commercial purposes.
- Celebrities and enthusiasts of pop-culture, particularly those who follow Harry and Meghan Markle, have been discussing the recent episode involving Meghan’s use of her title in a personal gift note, with arguments pointing towards a contradiction of their agreement not to use the title in public or commercial contexts.
- In a previous arrangement, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had agreed to retain their titles but promised not to use them for public or commercial purposes. They have been able to use their titles in formal contexts, but not in their public work or business endeavors.
- Despite the controversy surrounding Meghan's use of her title in a personal gift note, Buckingham Palace has remained tight-lipped about the situation, leaving spectators, entertainments, and world watchers wondering how this situation will unfold.
