Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are close to losing their titles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Dozens of Britons signed a petition for their resigning.

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Why Harry and Meghan can lose their titles

Amid the festive season, we need to share some not-so-pleasant news with all royal fans. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be ordered to give their titles back.

Britons are signing the petition to make the Sussexes step back from their royal duties. According to reports, it was already signed by more than 1,700 people.

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Following the petition, the Brighton Council will have to decide whether Harry and Meghan should step back from using their official royal titles. The Council will debate the petition in January.

Royal expert’s opinion

You may ask – why Britons want Harry and Meghan to resign?! You’ll be surprised as much as we were when hear the official reason. The Sussexes have been accused of “disrespecting” the image of the royal family.

The petition claims that addressing Harry and Meghan by their current titles is:

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But a royal expert doesn’t agree with this statement. Royal editor Rob Jobson spoke out for Harry and Meghan’s defense.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their first official visit to Sussex in 2018. The royal lovebirds were warmly greeted by the crowd and visited the most famous spots in the area.

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Interesting fact about Harry and Meghan’s titles

Few people know but Harry and Meghan’s titles differ in Scotland and Northern Ireland. It depends on their own system of titles.

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In Scotland, Harry and Meghan have the titles of Earl and Countess of Dumbarton. In Northern Ireland, they are titled as Baron and Baroness Kilkeel.

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What do you think about the petition against Harry and Meghan? We really want to hear your vision of the matter.