Exclusive research conducted in partnership with Del Depol for The Mail on Sunday uncovered these valuable insights. Of the 1,500 people surveyed, a whopping 80% supported efforts to strip the Duke of Sussex of his fifth rank. As such, he is now second only to his brother, the Prince of Wales, and William's descendants George, Charlotte and Louis. In contrast, only 10% of respondents opposed the idea of disowning Prince Harry, while 10% remained neutral and had no clear opinion. To further clarify the general sentiment, an overwhelming 80% of respondents supported the stripping of the titles given to Prince Harry and his young family. Prince Harry and his wife currently hold the titles Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and their descendants hold the titles Prince and Princess due to their status as grandsons of the reigning monarch, King Charles. In particular, the poll shows that Prince Harry's popularity has changed since Queen Elizabeth's death in September 2022. When asked about changes in perceptions of Prince Harry, 45% of respondents said their opinion of him had deteriorated over the past year, while only 12% said it had improved. In contrast, the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince William and Duchess Catherine, scored significantly better. A whopping 76% of respondents expressed positive opinions about his performance in his developing role. Interestingly, when it came to securing the Commonwealth's future, the majority of participants chose Prince William as the senior king best suited for the task. The findings raise the question of whether Prince Harry's constitutional role as State Councilor, which gives him the power to arbitrate on his father's behalf in matters of state affairs, should also be reconsidered.
The development is consistent with recent adjustments by Buckingham Palace, which have carefully removed references to Prince Harry as "His Royal Highness" from the royal family's official website. The terms of the 2020 Megxit Accord stipulated that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would retain the title of Crown Princess after stepping down as senior royals, but would not be able to use it. Due to disagreement on the website, the notice was to remain. In a series of updates on Friday, those references were effectively removed. The change is the latest in a string of events that sparked debate about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's position within the royal family. Her HRH title has come under scrutiny since Meghan Markle's official bio was updated three years ago to rule out her HRH title. However, remnants of these titles can still be found in certain sections of the royal website, including quotes from a 2019 speech. This latest development symbolizes the ongoing challenges facing the couple. Recent setbacks have tarnished their image, including pulling out of a $20 million Spotify deal and criticism from senior Spotify executives who branded them "scammers." What's more, public opinion against them is declining, making it a multi-faceted struggle for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has laid out a list of conditions to finalize her divorce from Prince Harry, amid growing reports of a possible settlement between Prince Harry and his father, King Charles, and his brother, Prince William. According to a recent Marca report, the former Suits star offered a number of terms that highlighted the complexity of the breakup. A notable demand under these circumstances is to retain the coveted Duchess of Sussex title, reflecting Meghan's emphasis on her royal identity despite the breakdown of her marriage.
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