Overview
- The renewed focus follows the King’s decision to remove Prince Andrew’s titles, which has reopened debate about how royals use names and associations.
- A recent video promoting Meghan’s Christmas range showed a notebook embossed with her royal cypher, and her brand listed a No 519 candle referencing the couple’s wedding, drawing criticism from royal watchers.
- In 2020, the Sussexes stated their new non-profit would not use the name ‘Sussex Royal’ or any iteration of ‘Royal’ and asserted the monarchy and UK Cabinet Office have no jurisdiction over the word overseas.
- Royal biographer Tom Bower labeled that statement “spiteful” and “rude to the Queen” and claimed senior figures suspected the couple intended to monetise the monarchy.
- The pair stopped being working royals on 31 March 2020, lost use of HRH for official purposes, founded Archewell later that year, and Harry subsequently took paid speaking work including a JP Morgan event Bower says was worth about $1 million.