Prince William is reportedly preparing to take decisive action against Meghan Markle once he becomes king — and it could spell trouble for the Duchess of Sussex, especially concerning her royal title.
According to the Daily Beast, William intends to strip Meghan and Prince Harry of their HRH (His/Her Royal Highness) titles after he inherits the throne from King Charles III. The move would come in response to Meghan’s recent use of the HRH title in connection with her lifestyle brand, including high-end products like artisanal jam.
“Charles might be happy to put up with this, but William won’t,” a royal insider claimed, referencing Meghan’s apparent promotion of her brand, As Ever, using the HRH designation.
“He loathes and despises Harry and Meghan with every bone in his body,” the source added. “He believes they have betrayed everything the family stands for, and the idea that they are using their royal status as a calling card will enrage him.”
Tensions flared following Meghan’s appearance on a podcast, during which she gifted host Jamie Kern Lima a basket that included “homemade strawberry sauce.” The note attached to the gift read, “With the Compliments of HRH The Duchess of Sussex.” The note and the basket were later shown on Lima’s podcast.
A friend of William’s claimed that Meghan’s continued use of the HRH title is taking advantage of King Charles’ reluctance to act.
“Charles has completely lost control,” the insider said, alleging that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are “intent on making his final years a misery.”
“Meghan using her HRH exposes how weak and enfeebled he is,” they continued. “She knows he won’t do anything. There is no way King William will stand for this. The titles will simply be removed when he is king. A way will be found.”
In response, a spokesperson for Meghan denied any breach of the agreement, insisting the gift was personal.
