Meghan Markle’s Title in Center of Controversy Over US Politics Involvement

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has once again found herself at the center of controversy after her recent involvement in US politics.

The former Suits actress wrote a letter to US congressional leaders advocating for paid leave for all parents, using Sussex Headed Paper and signing it with her Duchess title.

This move resulted in demands from many, including Republican Congressman Jason Smith, for Meghan to be stripped of her title for involving herself with US politics, as traditionally there is an expectation that royal family members are politically neutral.

However, constitutional expert Ian McMarthan has claimed that there is nothing to strip from her.

The former US actress obtained her Duchess title through her 2018 marriage to Prince Harry, and he would have to lose his status too in order for the couple to both be stripped of their peerages, unless in the event of divorce or an act of Parliament.

McMarthan explained that by convention, royals are expected to be politically neutral, thus respecting their constitutional positions.

However, conventions are there to be tested, and the further away any royal is from succeeding to the crown, the greater the latitude given.

McMarthan added that there has become a fashion of late that anyone who oversteps a subjective mark and holds a title should be stripped of it.

But in the instance of the Duchess of Sussex, no laws have been broken, and above all else, suggestions that she could be stripped of her title assume it was given to her.

The Duchess holds her styles and titles as a courtesy, derived from her husband.

In effect, there is nothing to strip from her, and she is at liberty not to use these titles and could, should she prefer, be known by her premarital name.

Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working members of the royal family last year to live a financially independent life.

They have signed multiple business deals in the US after quitting their royal jobs.

Prince Harry reportedly had secret meetings with US media mogul Oprah Winfrey six weeks before his wedding to Meghan Markle in 2018, according to author Andrew Morton, who wrote Meghan and the Unmasking of the Monarchy.

Morton claimed Oprah was always a useful contact who the Sussexes had planned to use.

In an interview with Tiddy for Daily.com's Kinsey Schofield, Morton said, “Harry was very keen to do an interview with Oprah within six months of the wedding and he was having meetings with Oprah in a London hotel with other TV executives with regards to doing an interview.

So right off the bat, Oprah was in their sights.

There was nothing impulsive about it.”

Morton went on to say how Meghan had also spoken to Oprah before the wedding, and elements of the conversation were contained in her interview.

Meghan's involvement in politics has caused a stir, but as a constitutional courtesy title holder, she is not bound by the same rules as other members of the royal family.

The controversy surrounding her title has sparked debate about the role of royals in politics and whether they should remain neutral.

While there is no law prohibiting royals from engaging in political activities, it is widely accepted that they should refrain from doing so.

In conclusion, Meghan Markle's recent involvement in US politics has caused controversy, with some calling for her to be stripped of her Duchess title.

However, constitutional experts have stated that there is nothing to strip from her, as she holds her styles and titles as a courtesy derived from her husband.

The controversy surrounding Meghan's title has sparked debate about the role of royals in politics and whether they should remain neutral.

As a constitutional courtesy title holder, Meghan is not bound by the same rules as other members of the royal family, but the controversy raises questions about the expectations placed on royals and their involvement in politics.