Royal watchers may want to tone down their expectations of a dramatic royal shake-up. While speculation has swirled for years about whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could one day lose their titles, a new report suggests the future king has no plans to make such a move, and his reasoning may surprise some.
Prince William won’t take Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal titles away, claims source
According to claims circulating among palace insiders, Prince William has no intention of stripping Prince Harry or Meghan Markle of their royal titles when he eventually takes the throne. The alleged insider accounts suggest the move wouldn’t come from sympathy or reconciliation, but rather from strategy and image management.
One source reportedly told former royal publicist Rob Shuter that William is “unlikely” to touch the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s titles because doing so could make him appear vindictive. “He doesn’t want to look petty,” Shuter claims he was told. He added that some within William’s circle believe the Sussex titles have lost the significance they once held. Another insider allegedly described the situation even more bluntly, suggesting the couple’s public influence has diminished enough that “it won’t matter.”
The reported approach aligns with what sources describe as William’s broader strategy: distance rather than retaliation. Instead of making public gestures or disciplinary statements, William is allegedly choosing to maintain silence. In fact, insiders characterize his stance as deliberate rather than emotional. One source reportedly put it simply: “Ignoring them will hurt more.”
These new claims come as the rift between the brothers remains firmly unresolved. Prince Harry and Meghan have not joined the royal family for Christmas at Sandringham since 2018, and reports suggest they’re unlikely to return this year. While Harry briefly reconnected with King Charles earlier this fall, insiders speaking to Us Weekly indicate that progress has stalled, particularly between Harry and William.
Meanwhile, the Sussexes continue to build their own identity in California, recently appearing at Kris Jenner’s high-profile birthday celebration and releasing a new Netflix holiday special featuring Meghan.
