Prince William is reportedly preparing to strip Archie and Lilibet—the children of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle—of their royal titles when he ascends to the throne. Sources close to the royal family say this move is part of William’s vision to create a slimmer, more streamlined monarchy that focuses on working royals who actively serve the crown.
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Archie and Lilibet currently hold the titles of Prince and Princess, granted automatically when King Charles became monarch. However, they are not considered working royals since Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020. William’s plan is to restrict the use of the HRH (His/Her Royal Highness) title to only those family members who perform official royal roles. This would mean Archie and Lilibet, along with Harry and Meghan, would lose their titles and official royal standing.
Insiders reveal that William’s decision also affects other royals, such as Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who hold HRH status but do not have formal royal responsibilities. The move is viewed as a way for William to set boundaries and reduce the size and public cost of the monarchy