Posted on 02/22/2020 5:17:45 AM PST by RummyChick
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have posted an extraordinary statement on their website claiming that the Queen does not own the word royal across the world after they were forced to drop their 'Sussex Royal' brand.
Harry and Meghan put a new statement on their own website hours after announcing they would stop using the word 'royal' in their branding after the Spring.
The statement said that while neither the government nor the Queen herself own the word 'royal' internationally, they would stop using the title.
The statement read: 'While there is not any jurisdiction by The Monarchy or Cabinet Office over the use of the word "Royal" overseas, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex do not intend to use "Sussex Royal" or any iteration of the word "Royal" in any territory (either within the UK or otherwise) when the transition occurs Spring 2020.'
They also appeared to complain that the palace is treating them differently to other family members.
The statement continued: 'While there is precedent for other titled members of the Royal Family to seek employment outside of the institution, for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, a 12-month review period has been put in place.
'Per the agreement The Duke and Duchess of Sussex understand that they are required to step back from Royal duties and not undertake representative duties on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen.'
A spokesman for the couple first issued a statement to the media about their use of royal titles shortly after 7.30pm on Friday but around 10pm they shared a much longer statement on their website via their Instagram story.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
Was he in the British Army for a while? I seem to remember some controversy about him going overseas.
They lost (or will lose once formally stepping back) their HRH. It is the Duke and Duchess of Sussex they were allowed to keep.
“... Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will lose their royal titles of “His Royal Highness” or “Her Royal Highness,” when they step back as senior members of the United Kingdom’s royal family, according to a new statement from Queen Elizabeth and Buckingham Palace...”
Yes, Archie has an eye problem. So does Louise- Edward’s daughter.
Similar to Anna Nicole’s daughter with Larry Birkhead
Markle corpse in a gibbet at Newgate
Harry’s head on a pike at Tyburn
Ah the good old days
Now it’s adulation from Harvey Levin instead
Yes, Harry served in Afghanistan, despite some objections, mostly about putting his comrades at risk as he would be a rich target.
You did not provide a link so I can’t assess but that blurb is wrong.
Harry does not lose the HRH title. They aren’t working Royals so they don’t use the public title but he is still an HRH.
It’s a technical issue. Harry is STILL a Royal Highness as Prince Charles son. There would have to be a formal process to remove it by a law change.
Think Letter of the law. STILL an HRH but chooses not to use his technical title..or rather the Queen probably forced him to do it.
The influence we should monitor is that of young, woke idiots and their potential to remain influential beyond their youth.
Meghan polled extraordinarily well with young Brits, who also tend to hate the Monarchy. Her exile in Canada is likely not permanent, but a respite until the Queen and Charles pass away. Then, she and her husband Mr Markel will return to Windsor, and perhaps if they are popular enough, dethrone the proper Royals.
Impossible? Today. But maybe not tomorrow, especially if England's culture and history are discarded by their youth.
And the reason we Yanks should care, is because we stand in a similar square...we, too, may equally suffer if we don't pay attention.
Thank you for the outloud laugh I just had!
So do the Kansas City Royals have to pay the Queen to use the name?
She might not plan it..but some of her backers might off the whole RF who travel together in an accident. Then you get King Harry.
Treachery and Skull Duggery have been part and parcel of the RF for centuries.
William needs to WTF up and leave Louis at home when he travels with the rest of them. Meghan and her backers cannot be trusted.
Not relevant.
For those people that still dont seem to get this...the UK Has laws...and yes..even laws about what crowns you can use for a logo.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/royal-business-name-uk
It doesn’t have anything to do with using Royal in the US.
Yes, Meghan can technically use the word Royal in the US...but if she does..The Queen can yank the Sussex.
She is rattling Sabres at the Queen and she is going to get her head cut off metaphorically if she isn’t careful
I think harry is woke
He likes being a poontang revolutionary
HRH was stripped in every article I’ve read. The title is given as a member of the senior royals and they have stepped down so the titles of HRH are stripped from them. I haven’t read anything other than that but if you have a link about the legality of an honorary HRH title bestowed by the queen I’d love to read. I admit I’m interesting in all this. ;)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-51163865
look up “letters patent.”
They aren’t stripped.
Diana was stripped.
Fergie was stripped.
Meghan hasn’t been...YET.
They have agreed or have been forced not to use the title. They still hold the title.
And this is important when it gets to pecking order, etc.
If Harry was stripped he would have to bow down to a whole lot of people. Charles isn’t going for that..especially when they know this is going to blow up and Harry will come back.
Yes, I read about that possible bowing down and I thought that was why they retained their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles. Ok I will look up what you are referring to. I do agree, also, I think Harry is going to regret this big time.
The statement from Buckingham Palace said that “The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family.” It’s important to note that Harry, 35, is still recognized as a prince and direct grandson of Queen Elizabeth II, and he did not renounce, nor was he stripped of the title, but he has agreed simply not to use it.
“...putting his comrades at risk as he would be a rich target....”
Figures.
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