A new report claims Prince William plans to remove Prince Harry’s children’s HRH titles once he becomes king, following renewed tensions within the royal family. The issue resurfaced after a detail in a The Guardian report suggested Harry wants Archie and Lilibet to keep their HRH status so they can decide later whether to become working royals.
The claim gained attention after being highlighted in the Daily Mail, sparking debate among royal insiders. Some friends of Prince William dismissed the idea as unrealistic, arguing that HRH status does not grant royal duties or rights and can be removed by royal decree.
Others pointed to past cases like Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson, whose HRH styles were removed after divorce, saying rules around royal titles have already been changed before. They also noted Harry and Meghan agreed in 2020 with Queen Elizabeth II to stop using HRH titles after stepping back from royal duties, though there have been claims Meghan has still used the style privately.
Sources say King Charles may avoid confrontation, but William is reportedly more likely to take a stricter approach once he ascends the throne.