Overview

• Whoopi Goldberg declined to engage in a discussion about Meghan Markle's private use of her HRH title during a segment on 'The View,' citing disinterest in the topic.
• The controversy stems from Markle signing a personal gift to friend Jamie Kern Lima with 'HRH, The Duchess of Sussex,' despite stepping down from royal duties in 2020.
• Sunny Hostin clarified that the late Queen Elizabeth II's agreement restricted public use of the HRH title but did not revoke it, emphasizing that Markle's gesture was private.
• Cohosts on 'The View' were divided, with Alyssa Farah Griffin calling the action 'a little cringe' while others criticized the public exposure of the private note.
• Reports suggest senior members of the royal family are displeased with Markle's use of the title, highlighting continued tensions between the Sussexes and the monarchy.