The rift between Prince Harry and brother Prince William has yet to be mended, and now, Harry reportedly fears it could impact his children. In his new book, Betrayal: Power, Deceit And The Fight For The Future Of The Royal Family, royal reporter Tom Bower claims that Harry worries that when his brother becomes king, he could choose to remove Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s “HRH” titles, as Harry and Duchess Meghan are no longer working royals.
Per the author, Harry is afraid that William will show “no mercy” toward his family when he has all the power.
The Duke of Sussex’s alleged concern comes after King Charles III stripped brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his royal titles and honors due to his ties to the late convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein (and Andrew was later arrested). Bower claims that the historic move made Harry realize that his own royal status is “no longer invincible,” and therefore his kids’ titles could be at risk.
In 2022, after Princess Lilibet was born, Charles and Harry agreed that both of Harry’s kids, Archie, 6, and Lili, 4, would use “prince” and “princess” titles. But as we know, a reigning monarch can strip other royals of their titles if he or she decides to.
“Clearly, William was taking no prisoners. Once he was crowned as king, his brother might well show no mercy to him and Meghan,” Bower writes. “Insulted by all the criticism targeted from Montecito, Harry could anticipate that the Prince and Princess of Wales’s anger about Meghan’s misuse of her royal title for profit would tip the balance. William would undoubtedly rail against her disloyalty. He might even strip Archie and Lilibet of their titles.”
A spokesperson for the Sussexes has denied the claims made in Bower’s book.
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