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Could Prince Harry be STRIPPED OF HIS ROYAL TITLES, or lose them in some other way and what would that mean for his wife and children?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, a title which was bestowed on Harry just before his wedding in 2018 and which Meghan holds as his wife. Their children, as the grandchildren of a monarch, are HRH Prince Archie of Sussex and HRH Princess Lilibet of Sussex (they previously used the surname Mountbatten-Windsor). However, since the couple’s decision to step back from royal duties and move to America in 2020 and their very public criticisms of the royal family, there have been calls to strip them of their titles and reduce them to Mr and Mrs Mountbatten-Windsor. Could this be done though. While it is true that they no longer for use their HRH titles (His/Her Royal Highness), they had to agree to do that and they still technically hold those titles. They were never forcibly removed.
In this royal documentary from History Calling I look at the historic precedents for removing a titled individual’s titles, the law as it stands at the moment and the current efforts by one Conservative MP, Bob Seeley, to have the Titles Deprivation Act 1917 updated so that it can be used against Harry and Meghan. I’ll also look at what would happen if Prince Harry became a US citizen and how that would affect his and his family’s titles and compare his situation to that of actress Grace Kelly (Princess Grace of Monaco) in the 20th century. Finally I’ll consider what a change to the law might mean for Prince Andrew, Duke of York and how likely I think it is that Harry and Meghan will lose their titles.
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SOME SOURCES:
Titles Deprivation Act 1917
legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo5/7-8/47 Accessed 23 Feb. 2024.
TO STRIP OR NOT TO STRIP PRINCE HARRY’S TITLES
middletemplar.org.uk/to-strip-or-not-to-strip-prince-harrys-titles Accessed 23 Feb. 2024.
Having honours taken away (forfeiture)
gov.uk/guidance/having-honours-taken-away-forfeiture Accessed 23 Feb. 2024.
Bob Seely MP: Who really believes Harry and Meghan aren't behind Scobie's race claims? We need to strip the Sussexes of their Royal titles
dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-12818481/BOB-SELLY-MP-Harry-Meghan-race-claims-Royal-titles.html Accessed 23 Feb. 2024.
Private Members’ Bills
parliament.uk/about/how/laws/bills/private-members Accessed 23 Feb. 2024.
Prince Harry's Path to US Citizenship
newsweek.com/prince-harry-us-citizenship-titles-1871454 Accessed 23 Feb. 2024.
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Could Prince Harry be STRIPPED OF HIS ROYAL TITLES, or lose them in some other way and what would that mean for his wife and children?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, a title which was bestowed on Harry just before his wedding in 2018 and which Meghan holds as his wife. Their children, as the grandchildren of a monarch, are HRH Prince Archie of Sussex and HRH Princess Lilibet of Sussex (they previously used the surname Mountbatten-Windsor). However, since the couple’s decision to step back from royal duties and move to America in 2020 and their very public criticisms of the royal family, there have been calls to strip them of their titles and reduce them to Mr and Mrs Mountbatten-Windsor. Could this be done though. While it is true that they no longer for use their HRH titles (His/Her Royal Highness), they had to agree to do that and they still technically hold those titles. They were never forcibly removed.
In this royal documentary from History Calling I look at the historic precedents for removing a titled individual’s titles, the law as it stands at the moment and the current efforts by one Conservative MP, Bob Seeley, to have the Titles Deprivation Act 1917 updated so that it can be used against Harry and Meghan. I’ll also look at what would happen if Prince Harry became a US citizen and how that would affect his and his family’s titles and compare his situation to that of actress Grace Kelly (Princess Grace of Monaco) in the 20th century. Finally I’ll consider what a change to the law might mean for Prince Andrew, Duke of York and how likely I think it is that Harry and Meghan will lose their titles.
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Instagram: instagram.com/historycalling
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youtu.be/ey0hCtBIdjU
SPARES WHO BECAME HEIRS
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youtu.be/tob7VwMue1U
ALL THE PRINCESSES OF WALES
youtu.be/-6f1WmRs-v8
LIFE OF ELIZABETH II
youtu.be/pIOBbBwvymA
KING CHARLES III COINS
youtu.be/0SUuN_rL38o
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DJI Drone: amzn.to/38h1vXr (UK LINK) OR amzn.to/39hROZm (US LINK)
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GoPro 3-Way 2.0 (Tripod/Grip/Arm): amzn.to/37CdC1r (UK LINK) OR amzn.to/3vaVxjU (US LINK)
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SOME SOURCES:
Titles Deprivation Act 1917
legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo5/7-8/47 Accessed 23 Feb. 2024.
TO STRIP OR NOT TO STRIP PRINCE HARRY’S TITLES
middletemplar.org.uk/to-strip-or-not-to-strip-prince-harrys-titles Accessed 23 Feb. 2024.
Having honours taken away (forfeiture)
gov.uk/guidance/having-honours-taken-away-forfeiture Accessed 23 Feb. 2024.
Bob Seely MP: Who really believes Harry and Meghan aren't behind Scobie's race claims? We need to strip the Sussexes of their Royal titles
dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-12818481/BOB-SELLY-MP-Harry-Meghan-race-claims-Royal-titles.html Accessed 23 Feb. 2024.
Private Members’ Bills
parliament.uk/about/how/laws/bills/private-members Accessed 23 Feb. 2024.
Prince Harry's Path to US Citizenship
newsweek.com/prince-harry-us-citizenship-titles-1871454 Accessed 23 Feb. 2024.
Want to watch/hear/read more about history (and a whole host of other topics)? Then you might benefit from a free Audible or Prime video trial. They are available from the following links:
AUDIBLE
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AUDIBLE PLUS & AUDIBLE PREMIUM PLUS
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PRIME VIDEO
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