Queen considered stripping Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles off Harry and Meghan

Following their separation from the royal family, the Queen barred Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from using their HRH labels, but it seems the pair were on the verge of losing their Sussex titles as well.

Following their decision to stand down as senior royals, Her Majesty and Prince Charles allegedly considered stripping the couple of their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles.

According to the Evening Standard, “the Sussex title is one of the ancient royal dukedoms given to him ahead of his wedding to Meghan, along with other titles.”

“Removing it was seriously considered and discussed at the highest level.”

If Harry and Meghan's Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles were taken away, they would have to choose one of the prince's lesser titles, most certainly Earl and Countess of Dumbarton.

It didn't come to that in the end, when the Queen and Charles decided that stripping them of their titles would make them seem “petty.”

… After the interview

The option of stripping them of Sussex titles came back on the table after the bombshell Oprah interview aired.

According to reports, the Queen is “pretty cheesed off” over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah Winfrey, and may strip them of their titles.

Senior courtiers are said to have conducted crisis talks at Buckingham Palace, after of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's infamous tell-all interview.

The couple's royal patronages were revoked after they decided to remain as private citizens in the United States while purchasing a £10.1 million home in Santa Barbara.

No final decision was reached during Palace talks last week, but it was agreed that Harry might lose his title or be forced to relinquish it.

Courtiers, on the other hand, are said to be keen for him to keep the right to be addressed as HRH, which he was given at birth.

His mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, had it taken away from her following her divorce from Prince Charles.

If it is stripped away, Harry will lose his place as the sixth in line to the throne, which will necessitate legislation.

According to reports, the question is yet to be discussed with the monarch, who will have final approval.

“There were talks at the Palace looking at how you strip him of his dukedom,” a source told The Times.

“It has never been done before but there are people who think it is both feasible and desirable.”

Is Prince Harry trying to save his Duke of Sussex title?

Following the funeral in London upon Prince Philip funeral, Prince Harry met his brother and father in lengthy private discussions. Some are wondering whether he is trying to make amends to save his title, Duke of Sussex.

Harry and his brother, Prince William, reportedly had a two-hour peace talk with t heir father, Prince Charles. It seems that the unexpected loss of their loved one has brought them closer together.

Harry has already confirmed that he will attend the unveiling of Princess Diana's memorial statue on July 1st at Kensington Palace with his brother.

The two brothers were seen talking for several minutes during Prince Philip's public funeral on Saturday. Although this does not imply that all is well with Prince Harry and his relationship with the royal family, it does indicate that the Duke of Sussex is making an effort.