Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s reputation as a couple and as individuals would be “completely ruined” if they are stripped of their royal titles, an expert has warned.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have kept their titles since stepping down as working royals in early 2020 but have been on the end of a backlash after making several public bombshell claims against the Royal Family.
Now Conservative MP Bob Seely wants to adapt laws that were originally passed in the First World War to deny German nobles their British titles. The bill could potentially force the House of Commons to consider turning the Duke and Duchess of Sussex into simple “Mr and Mrs”.
Under current legislation, King Charles would only be able to remove the titles through an Act of Parliament.
PR strategist Laura Perkes has warned Harry and Meghan face a dire situation if they are stripped of their royal titles.
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She told The Mirror: “If Harry and Meghan do get stripped of their titles, I don’t think they’ll know what to do with themselves.
“Over the past few years, they’ve been able to flaunt their association with the Royal Family and cash in on the secrets that they hold and the events that go on behind closed doors.
“But you can’t have your cake and eat it. This is the issue that the public has with the couple, they’ve said one thing and done another, hoping to get away with it.
The PR expert further warned: “Their reputation as a couple, as well as individuals, would be completely ruined, I can’t imagine that any brand wants to be associated with them anymore.
“What else do they actually have to offer? They’ve sold all their stories and their version of “the truth”. It really does look like they’ve been chewed up and spat out.
“If they are stripped of their titles then they really will get their wish of living their life away from the prying eye of the press and “on their terms.”
Mark Boardman, an entertainment and showbiz expert, has also warned the Sussexes face a “catastrophic” scenario if they lose their royal titles.
He told Daily Express US: “The financial impact of losing royal titles for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would be catastrophic for the Sussexes and an irreversible, significant turning point resulting in potentially huge consequences.
“This includes the loss of income, position, and power, and even a loss of access to their primary income sources, including commercial deals, specifically, their partnership with Netflix, which is tied to their personal brand and public image.”
“Public reactions to the loss of titles may vary by country, with the most significant effects seen in the UK and the US with regards to the impact on their standing would be significant.”
“Meghan Markle’s popularity in the US is more likely influenced by factors beyond royal titles, such as her individual achievements and personal qualities, but the royal family turmoil would make headlines leading to a decline in popularity which could take years to recover from.”
