Meghan Markle, the American bride of British Prince Harry, has drawn criticism for using her HRH (Her Royal Highness) designation in a card given with a personal gift to cosmetics entrepreneur Jamie Kern Lima.
Royal family supporters chastised the Duchess of Sussex, alleging she violated an agreement with the late Queen Elizabeth by adopting the title.
In response, sources close to Meghan defended her conduct, claiming that the title was given as a personal gift and not for public usage.
A video showed a gift basket with a card stating, "With the Compliments of HRH The Duchess of Sussex."
The outcry has prompted calls for King Charles to revoke Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal titles.
However, the procedure of removing royal titles is difficult. According to the Titles Deprivation Act of 1917, the king can deprive persons of their titles, although this needs legislative permission.
The issue has left some US royal family enthusiasts perplexed, wondering if Meghan has lost her title.
It is worth noting that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle remain to possess their royal titles, and no action has been taken against them.
Buckingham Palace made the following remarks on behalf of the late Queen and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in 2020:
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