Is Prince Harry Still Royal, Is He Still Addressed As Duke of Sussex

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the Royal couple, Prince Harry, and Princess Meghan Markle walked away from their job of representing the Royal Family, also known as the Working Royals in the January of 2020. In his statement about the painful exit from the Royal Family, Harry stated that Meghan was being bullied upon her race and color, and exiting from the Royal family was the only option left. But, their exit from the post of senior Royals has led to confusion among the media and the public raising questions like Is Prince Harry still Royal?” and “If the couple stepped down from the Royal Duty, how are they supporting themselves financially?”

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Well, this article will walk you through the family of Queen Elizabeth and will clarify the doubts about why Prince Harry is no longer a Royal! 

Is Prince Harry Still Royal?

After the departure of Prince Harry and Princess Meghan Markle as Senior Royals in January 2020, a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess confirmed that they will still serve the UK, irrespective of their exit from the Throne. Buckingham Palace also confirmed that their military titles are also taken away from them! 

While the Royal couple has said in an interview that they are banned from using “His Royal Highness” or the word “Royal” in any of their establishments or other works, the public is wondering if Prince Harry should still be referred to as a Prince? Is Prince Harry still Royal? Read the subsequent sections for more details about the Windsor Family Tree. 

The Earl Of Dumbarton – Why Prince Harry Is No Longer A Royal?

While people are assuming that Prince Harry can still be called a Royal, it is only half true! Take a look at the family line of the Windsor Family to understand it better.

The son of Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, the King of Wales will become the King after his mother Her Highness Queen Elizabeth. The second in line is Prince Williams, the eldest son of Prince Charles. On April 29, 2011, Prince William of Wales, second in line to the British throne, married his long-time girlfriend, Catherine Middleton and they both had their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis who are third, fourth, and fifth to the line. Prince Harry follows his brother’s children and comes sixth in the family line. The number will go down if Prince William and Princess Catherine decide on another child. Again, if Prince George or his siblings have their own families in the future, the chances of Prince Harry becoming a King reduces further. Thus, this is the ultimate reason why Prince Harry is no longer a Royal!

Exit Agreement Of The Royal Couple With Buckingham Palace

In an interview with Oprah, Prince Harry admitted that he left the Royal Family because he could not bear to lose another woman in his life, after his mom Princess Diana in a car accident! 

Amidst the banning of their HRH titles, an exit agreement with Buckingham palace stripped the Prince of his Military titles. The statement read that the military titles were taken away from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and will be redistributed among the Royal family. While Meghan lost her Royal patronage like The Royal National Theatre, Prince Harry lost his military titles such as the Honorary Air Commandant of RAF Honington and Captain-General of the Royal Marine. The Commodore-in-Chief of the Royal Navy Small Ships and Diving title was also taken away from him. 

The stepping away from the Royal family affected the couple in a way that they are banned from using their Royal titles in any of their ventures. The Royal Sussex website confirmed that the couple could not use their Royal titles in any of their non-profit foundations.

Prince Harry’s Net Worth

In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Prince Harry stated that the Royal couple was barred from the Royal capital after they walked away from the post of Senior Royals. Now the question is, “How does the couple meet their financial needs?”, “What are Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s net worth?“ 

According to reports, Prince Harry received a bulk amount from his mother, Princess Diana which accounts for about £ 13 M. Another report suggests that the Queen Mother also left millions of assets for his great-grandson. Meghan Markle also made huge sums of money from her acting career and her side hustle, lifestyle blogs, and her fashion line. 

After settling in California, they also made deals with Netflix and Spotify which earned them millions of bucks. Their newest venture, the Archewell foundation, named after their son Archie, also has arms production besides the non-profit organization which also earns them impressive amounts. 

Conclusion

While the stepping back of the Royal couple is counted as one of the rarest events in the history of the Windsor family, the event was not the first in the British family. Before Prince Harry, his mother Princess Diana was also stripped of her Royal title after her divorce from Prince Charles. In 1936, Edward VIII was also abdicated from the throne and sent to exile for his marriage to a divorced woman, Wallis Simpson. 

Thus, if you are wondering “Is Prince Harry still Royal?” The answer is both yes and no. While he still belongs to the Royal Family, his chances of being the King are negligible.

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