The Duchess of Sussex has faced criticism after using her royal title in a letter to members of the US Congress and Senate calling for paid parental leave. The letter, written on Sussex-headed paper and signed with her Duchess title, was released yesterday as part of Meghan's campaign for paid leave for new parents.
The use of her royal title to lobby politicians in the United States has prompted backlash on social media. One Twitter user, @peterallenparis, described it as the first time an English royal title had been used to lobby politicians in a republic that won independence from the Crown. Another user, @EssBee58594981, called the move 'so inappropriate'.
Others echoed concerns about royal interference in US politics. @RoyalArjan said it was 'very unappropriate behaviour' for a member of the Royal Family, while @FloridaFlaming3 insisted 'British royalty cannot intervene in our government'.
As part of the Megxit agreement, Harry and Meghan retained their Sussex titles but agreed to stop using their HRH styles. The use of the Duchess title in a political context has raised questions about the limits of their royal privileges.
According to a royal expert, Meghan's letter represents 'what the Queen feared' regarding the couple's use of their titles after stepping back from royal duties.
