King Charles has announced that he has stripped his son Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle of their remaining royal titles and patronages, effectively cutting them off from the royal family. The king, who ascended to the throne earlier this year after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, said that he made this decision after the couple failed to respond to his repeated attempts to reconcile with them.
According to a statement issued by the palace, King Charles said that he was “deeply saddened” by the couple’s “lack of respect and gratitude” for the royal institution and the British people, who have supported them throughout their lives. The king said that he had hoped that the couple would return to the UK and resume their royal duties, but that they had made it clear that they had no intention of doing so. The king said that he had no choice but to take this drastic action to protect the integrity and reputation of the monarchy.
According to Express, The statement said that the king had revoked the couple’s titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Earl and Countess of Dumbarton, and Baron and Baroness Kilkeel, as well as their honorary military appointments and patronages of various charities and organizations. The statement said that these titles and roles would be redistributed among other members of the royal family, who are “committed to serving the nation and the Commonwealth”. The statement also said that the couple would no longer receive any financial support from the royal family and that they would have to repay the £2.4 million that was spent on renovating their former home, Frogmore Cottage, in Windsor.
The statement said that the king’s decision was final and irreversible, and that it would take effect immediately. The statement said that the king wished the couple and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, “all the best” for their future endeavors, but that they would no longer be considered as part of the royal family.
The statement said that the king’s decision was supported by his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, his eldest son Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and his daughter-in-law Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, as well as other senior royals. The statement said that the king had informed his son and daughter-in-law of his decision in a phone call, but that they had not expressed any remorse or regret for their actions.
The statement said that the king’s decision was prompted by the couple’s recent interviews and publications, in which they had criticized the royal family and accused some members of racism and mistreatment. The statement said that the king was “appalled” by the couple’s “false and damaging” allegations, which had caused “great hurt and distress” to the family and the public. The statement said that the king had tried to reach out to the couple and to resolve the issues privately, but that they had ignored his calls and letters.
The statement said that the king’s decision was also influenced by the couple’s “disloyal and disrespectful” behavior, such as signing lucrative deals with Netflix and Spotify, launching their own foundation and website, and writing their own memoirs, without consulting or informing the palace. The statement said that the king felt that the couple had “betrayed” the royal family and the values that they stand for, and that they had “abused” their privileges and influence for their own gain.
