Prince William Moves to Cut Meghan Off

Prince of Wales in Normandy, 2024. Photo courtesy of © European Union, 1998 – 2025.

The royal reckoning may be closer than anyone expected.

According to explosive new reports, Prince William is preparing to drop the ultimate hammer the moment he becomes king — stripping Meghan Markle of her "Her Royal Highness" (HRH) title once and for all.

It's not just palace gossip. The future king allegedly sees Meghan's ongoing use of the royal honorific — most recently on a jam jar gift tag — as a blatant betrayal of the late Queen's wishes and a personal affront to the Crown. And insiders say he's not about to let it slide.

The Royal Rift That Refuses to Heal

Ever since Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020, tensions between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family have only grown deeper.

At the heart of the issue? Titles — and how they're used.

According to Page Six, in their official departure statement, the palace made it clear, "The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family."

But Meghan has recently been caught using the title anyway — not publicly, but in handwritten notes, including one attached to a basket of luxury treats sent to podcast host Jamie Kern Lima. The note was signed, "With the Compliments of HRH The Duchess of Sussex."

That one signature, according to insiders, may have been the final straw.

He 'Loathes and Despises' Them

According to Page Six, a royal source claimed Prince William is absolutely livid about the situation, going so far as to say he "loathes and despises Harry and Meghan with every bone in his body."

The source also alleged that William believes the couple has used their titles as a "calling card," exploiting royal connections while refusing royal duties.

So, what does this mean for Meghan and Harry?

Could William Actually Strip Their Titles?

According to multiple reports, William does have the power to remove the HRH designation once he becomes king. One former British minister even compared it to an executive order in the U.S. — if it was granted by the monarch, it can be revoked by the monarch.

Removing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles, however, is more complicated. That would require an act of Parliament. But royal experts claim there have already been discussions around new legislation that could give King William even more power over titles.

Translation? If William wants it, he'll find a way.

Meghan's Camp Pushes Back

Not surprisingly, Meghan's side is pushing back. A source close to the Duchess told reporters the note in question was merely a personal gift and not a commercial endorsement — which, by their interpretation of the original agreement, is allowed.

Still, palace insiders say the defense is flimsy. One former courtier told the Daily Beast that Meghan and Harry had agreed not to use the HRH titles "at all, ever, in any capacity" — personal or otherwise, as reported by Page Six.

According to multiple reports, this isn't just about rules to William — it's about principle.

The Bigger Battle Brewing

This drama comes on the heels of Meghan's splashy lifestyle rebrand, As Ever, which features homemade jams, edible flowers, and luxe teas. Although heavily criticized, her Netflix series "With Love, Meghan" has also been renewed for a second season.

But while she continues to build her empire in Montecito, royal sources say William views her moves as calculated — and as proof that his father, King Charles III, has lost control.

"Charles might be happy to put up with this, but William won't," one source told Page Six.

As for Harry? The palace's trust in him — and in Meghan — is reportedly nonexistent.

A Royal Showdown Is Coming

For now, Meghan still holds the title "Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Sussex," even if she's technically not supposed to use it.

But that may soon change. With Charles' reign still under scrutiny and William's ascension looming, the royal family is bracing for what could be one of the boldest moves in modern monarchy history.

And if William follows through, it will send a clear message — one that echoes across Buckingham Palace and all the way to California: the Crown always bites back.

References: Prince William to strip Meghan Markle of royal title after he becomes king: report | Can 'King William' Actually Take Away Meghan and Harry's Titles Since He 'Loathes' Them?