The British monarchy is on the brink of a historic upheaval as Parliament moves decisively to strip Prince Andrew of all his royal titles, reigniting fears that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could face a similar fate soon. The Scottish National Party (SNP) has spearheaded calls at Westminster to formally revoke Andrew’s dukedom and other honors, marking a significant step beyond his voluntary relinquishment amid ongoing controversies.
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Prince Andrew officially announced he would stop using titles such as the Duke of York, Earl of Inverness, and Baron Killyleagh, as well as resigning from the Order of the Garter. However, in legal terms, these titles remain his until Parliament passes an act officially revoking them—a move now gaining serious momentum. The SNP leader Stephen Flynn has lodged a parliamentary motion urging ministers to act swiftly, arguing that “power and privilege” have protected those implicated in the Epstein scandal for far too long.
The move against Andrew comes amid renewed scrutiny following the posthumous memoir of Virginia Giuffre, a victim of the Epstein case who accused him of sexual assault, which Andrew has denied. Public and media pressure has intensified, demanding accountability and transparency from the royal family.
But the upheaval may not stop there. Sources inside the palace and parliamentary insiders suggest that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who stepped back from royal duties amid controversy and public feud, are the “next targets” for title removal. While Harry and Meghan currently retain their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles nominally, there is growing support to formally strip them, clarifying their status outside the working royal family.
Legal experts highlight that stripping these titles requires acts of Parliament or Letters Patent issued by the monarch, a precedent set with Andrew and likely to be extended. Officially removing Harry and Meghan’s titles would symbolize a firmer divide between the royal institution and the Sussexes, who have increasingly charted independent paths with media projects and high-profile activism.
This parliamentary move underscores a monarchy in transformation, reacting to scandals and family fissures with rare assertiveness. For observers worldwide, the unfolding situation promises far-reaching consequences on royal tradition, public trust, and the future hierarchy of the British royal family.
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