Overview

• Meghan Markle reportedly signed a gift note using 'HRH The Duchess of Sussex,' despite agreeing in 2020 not to use the title publicly after stepping back from royal duties.
• Sources close to Meghan argue the HRH title was used privately and not for commercial purposes, aligning with the informal terms of the 2020 agreement with Buckingham Palace.
• Constitutional experts confirm that while private use of HRH is legally permissible, it occupies a gray area and has drawn criticism for blurring personal and public boundaries.
• Reports indicate Prince William plans to formally revoke Harry and Meghan’s HRH titles when he becomes king, reflecting ongoing tensions within the royal family.
• The removal of the Sussexes’ dukedom titles would require parliamentary legislation, but the HRH styling could be withdrawn at the discretion of the reigning monarch.