Prince William Is Reportedly 'Done', Plans to Strip Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Titles

The final curtain has allegedly fallen on any hope of reconciliation. The rift between the two Princes, Prince William and Prince Harry, is reported to have reached a terminal breaking point, with the future King allegedly declaring he is 'done'with his younger brother and his wife, Meghan Markle.

New reports claim that William is preparing a drastic, high-stakes move: the removal of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's royal titles once he ascends the throne.

These claims, published by RadarOnline on 8 November 2025, suggest the Prince of Wales is not acting out of petty spite, but is planning a sweeping overhaul of the monarchy to protect its image and reduce potential scandals.

The reported title removal is viewed as a necessary step in William's long-term plan for a 'modern and streamlined monarchy.'

While official confirmation from Buckingham Palace is absent, royal watchers believe William is determined to tighten standards, ensuring royal status reflects active service rather than mere lineage.

Prince William's Royal Purge: Learning From Andrew

According to insiders speaking to RadarOnline, Prince William intends to follow the dramatic precedent recently set by his father, King Charles III, who stripped Prince Andrew of his royal privileges in 2022.

The report alleges that William's focus is to prevent the misuse of royal associations and tighten the standards by ensuring that titles reflect service rather than inherited status.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back from senior royal duties in 2020 and moved to the United States. Despite their departure, they retained their 'Duke and Duchess of Sussex' titles, which have since been used extensively in their multimillion-pound ventures with Netflix and Spotify.

Cosmopolitan reported that William has openly discussed limiting titles among non-working royals, including Harry and Meghan, as part of his effort to protect the monarchy's reputation and reduce public cost.

Royal biographer Andrew Lownie reportedly warned that the removal of Prince Andrew's titles was a 'very useful exercise in showing what's possible regarding titles,' and served as a 'warning shot across Harry's bow.'

Newsweek reported that the couple's royal titles have come under increasing mixed opinions in recent months, especially after the controversy surrounding Prince Andrew's honours. The debate highlights William's reported belief that royal status should be reserved for those actively serving the Crown.

The Legal Path to Stripping Prince William's Brother of Titles

The removal of royal titles is not a simple matter and is laden with constitutional complexity. Multiple sources suggest that royal titles can only be formally removed by a reigning monarch through a letters patent.

Letters Patent are a centuries-old type of legal document, issued under the royal prerogative (powers held by the Monarch), that are used to bestow and remove certain titles and styles.

• This confirms that any formal, irreversible action would likely take place only once Prince William becomes king.
• The style of 'His or Her Royal Highness' (HRH) is conferred by Letters Patent and can be removed by the same instrument, making it the easiest honour to withdraw.
• However, legal analysts highlight that stripping a dukedom title (a peerage, like Duke of Sussex) is far more complex. Removing a peerage once conferred generally requires legislative action through an Act of Parliament.
• While there is legal precedent for the removal of Prince Andrew's HRH status and the Prince title via Letters Patent (as confirmed on 3 November 2025), stripping the dukedom title would require approval at the highest level of government and potentially even parliamentary involvement.
• Analysts suggest that title removal carries risks, including triggering public backlash or even legal resistance from the Sussexes.

The public report has initiated a heated debate over the future of the monarchy and the balance between tradition and reform. Supporters of the potential move argue that removing titles from non-working royals would reinforce integrity and unity within the institution.

Conversely, critics warn that such an action could appear unduly harsh and exacerbate the existing deep divisions within the royal family. While unconfirmed, the reports clearly underscore Prince William's determined intent to reshape the royal household, ensuring the possibility of title removal for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle remains one of the most closely watched royal stories.