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Things are getting tense in Buckingham Palace when it comes to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal exit. On Friday, the couple, who are currently living in Canada, released a statement confirming that once their transition becomes official, they will no longer use the word “royal” in their branding after the palace initially broke the news.
This shock announcement comes just six weeks after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed their brand new website – sussexroyal.com – and intentions to start their own charity (likely one that was also going to be named Sussex Royal).
In a statement from Buckingham Palace given to royal reporter Omid Scobie, the Palace said: “While The Duke and Duchess are focused on plans to establish a new non-profit organisation, given the specific UK Government rules surrounding use of the word Royal, it has been therefore agreed that their non-profit organisation, when it is announced this Spring, will not be named Sussex Royal Foundation.”
As you can probably guess, behind the scenes, Harry and Meghan aren’t happy about this development, something made clear in their statement, released just after the palace which noted that there’s no restrictions on the word ‘royal’ outside of the UK, where they will be operating: “While there is not any jurisdiction by The Monarchy or Cabinet Office over the use of the word ‘Royal’ overseas, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex do not intend to use ‘Sussex Royal’ or any iteration of the word ‘Royal’ in any territory (either within the UK or otherwise) when the transition occurs Spring 2020.”
Meghan and Harry will be traveling to the U.K. to carry out several engagements over the next few months, so here’s hoping the dinner table chat isn’t too awkward. Please, everyone, avoid the word ‘royal’ at all costs.
