LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Meghan Markle is reportedly taking steps to make sure she and Prince Harry don’t lose their royal titles once Prince William ascends the throne.
With King Charles currently battling cancer, the former actress is said to be pushing for a private summit with him to secure their status, as Prince William allegedly doesn’t support the idea of his brother and Meghan retaining the Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles, according to RadarOnline.com.
The publication also noted that Meghan is looking for reassurance from her father-in-law that she and Harry will retain their Sussex titles even after his passing.
‘Meghan needs that royal cachet’ to boost her brand
An insider revealed, “Harry and Meghan are increasingly anxious about their waning influence in America, and news that Prince William is insisting they be stripped of their royal titles has plunged them into a state of panic.”
“Their titles represent their last vestige of support in the US, and losing them would be nothing short of disastrous. Meghan needs that royal cachet to sell her As Ever products,” they noted.
The source also explained how the pair will be affected by the stripping of their royal titles.
Meghan Markle is reportedly eager to meet with King Charles as soon as she can.
A source shared, “For Harry, such a loss would be devastating – and for Meghan, it would mean more humiliation, plus damage to her brand and money-making potential.”
“The mounting pressure is weighing heavily on her, causing her immense distress. She wants to meet with the king and get some assurances from him that she and Harry will be able to keep their titles after he dies,” the insider added.
Meghan and Harry moved to the U.S. in 2020 to pursue a financially independent life, officially stepping back from their royal duties—a decision widely known as Megxit, which sparked a wave of controversy and public scrutiny.
Now, Prince Harry is facing fresh criticism that’s adding more pressure to the couple.
According to The Sun, their most recent controversy involves Sentebale, the charity Harry co-founded with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in 2006 to support children in Southern Africa. The organization has come under fire over allegations of bullying and racism.
Adding to the tension, Meghan has reportedly been accused of not “liking” Dr Sophie Chandauka, the current head of the charity.
This ultimately led the 40-year-old prince and Seeiso to step down from their roles.
In a statement, they said, “It is devastating that the relationship between the charity’s trustees and the chair of the board broke down beyond repair, creating an untenable situation.”