Phxt “Not So Fast”: William Reportedly Blocks Harry and Meghan’s Bid for Their Kids’ Royal Titles

Royal Rift Intensifies: William Eyes the Removal of Archie & Lilibet’s Titles

Once again, the question of royal status has reopened deep family fault lines. New reports suggest that Prince William, upon ascending the throne, intends to strip Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their children Archie and Lilibet of their royal titles and honorifics — even as Harry and Meghan publicly advocate for their children to retain both titles and privileges into adulthood.

According to insiders cited by Cosmopolitan, William plans to significantly revamp the monarchy by issuing a letters patent early in his reign to revoke “prince/princess” designations and “HRH” styles from non-working royals. Under these changes, even Archie and Lilibet could lose their titles — a move that would formalize what many have assumed was already in motion.

On the other side, Prince Harry has expressed his wish that his children retain the HRH (His/Her Royal Highness) titles and preserve the option to become working royals in the future. Yet, many close to the royal circles consider such a scenario unlikely under William’s future reign. Tensions have already surfaced: earlier this year, passport applications for Archie and Lilibet allegedly experienced delays because they included HRH titles — a bureaucratic marker of the ongoing disagreement.

These developments must be understood in the context of recent changes at the top of the monarchy. King Charles III removed the Duke of York title from his brother, Prince Andrew, under heavy public scrutiny. While Andrew’s dukedom was surrendered, the royal status of Harry, Meghan, and their children remained intact — for now. The new blueprint reportedly seeks to extend that correction.

Royal commentators caution, however, that such dramatic changes carry risks. Some warn that outright stripping of titles from high-profile figures like Harry may look vengeful or provoke backlash. Still, those close to William reportedly believe in a leaner monarchy: only those in active service should carry official royal status.

If William follows through, this would represent one of the most sweeping restructurings of royal hierarchy in modern times. For Harry and Meghan, who stepped back from frontline royal duties in 2020, the potential loss of titles for their children would strike at both identity and legacy. Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace has remained publicly silent about any formal plan — intensifying speculation as the monarchy braces for its next chapter.

In this unfolding drama, royal titles are no longer just symbolic — they are central to the identity, power, and future of one of the world’s most scrutinized families.