Beatrice, 37, is a mother of two and works as a strategist for the technology company Afiniti. Eugenie, 35, also a mother of two, works as a director at the Hauser & Wirth art gallery in Mayfair. Under William’s plan, both could be stripped of royal status due to their non-working roles.

Prince Harry Could Face Title Removal

One of the most controversial aspects of this potential reform is the inclusion of Prince Harry. William, 43, has reportedly remained distant from his younger brother since Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and relocated to Montecito, California.

In their public statements, Harry and Meghan, 44, accused senior royals of mistreatment and claimed that William and Kate had been “bullying” Meghan. According to Sykes, royal insiders believe that William intends to remove both Harry and Meghan’s HRH titles and their dukedom, as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family.

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Also Affected

Harry and Meghan’s children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, received their royal titles at birth despite their parents stepping away from royal duties. However, under William’s plan, they too could lose their titles.

Sykes notes that William may take a softer approach with his niece and nephew, allowing them to retain their titles temporarily: “William’s own children may have their titles informally ‘parked’ until they become adults and can decide for themselves if they want to be full-time working royals or lead lives as private citizens.”