A new poll has revealed that a significant majority of readers believe Prince William will strip Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their royal titles when he becomes King. The survey, conducted by the Daily Mirror, asked readers whether they thought the Duke of Cambridge would take such a step, with 9,806 respondents saying yes and only 1,203 saying no.
The debate comes amid ongoing criticism of Harry's contradictory stance, with commentators noting that he has expressed a desire to step away from royal duties while continuing to hold onto his Sussex title, HRH style, and royal titles for his children. Some readers argued that this undermines the value of royal titles and called for decisive action.
One commenter, Questioning, said that Prince and Princess titles should only apply to the children of the monarch and direct heirs, suggesting that Beatrice and Eugenie should not hold them any more than Archie and Lilibet. Another reader, Guinevere, argued that Harry and his children should be removed from the line of succession altogether, stating that he has proved himself unworthy of a public role.
Others felt that King Charles should act now, with Cynicaloap remarking that Harry and Meghan chose to quit the Royal Family and move to the USA. However, a few readers expressed doubt that William would follow through, with Nancy Brown writing, 'Hope so, but does he have the bottle. Maybe not!'
The poll reflects a broader frustration with Harry's decision to step back from royal life while retaining certain privileges. Many readers agreed that William would have no choice but to strip the titles, while some highlighted the potential impact on the royal family's unity.
