Why Prince Harry And Meghan Markle’s Sussex Royal Title May Be Revoked

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be stripped off their Sussex royal title. Thousands of respondents were said to have already signed a petition to do so.

Last month, campaigner Charles Ross started the petition on the official website for Brighton and Hove City. In his letter, Ross said that the use of the Sussex title and giving it to the royal couple is morally wrong and disrespectful.

“As residents of Brighton and Hove we call on Brighton and Hove Council to not refer to these individuals by such titles which we believe to be entirely non-democratic and symbolic of the oppression of the general public by the wealthy elite,” he said. “Neither will Brighton Council invite or entertain these individuals nor afford them any hospitality or courtesies above and beyond that of an ordinary member of the public.”

Queen Elizabeth gave Prince Harry and Meghan the Sussex title on their wedding day last year. According to The Sun, it is unlikely for Ross’ request to be supported by the council because they don’t have the power to strip royals off their official titles.

Meanwhile, some residents have reacted to Ross’ petition negatively. One of them called the effort a waste of time. Liv Seabrook told The Argus that the move is absurd.

“Our city has serious social problems and the council is going to waste time on the sentiment of a disgruntled citizen with nothing better to do than come up with a useless petition,” she said. “There are financial aspects of the monarchy that can usefully be discussed. I for one can confidently say I have never felt the slightest bit oppressed by the fact that we now have as part of our Royal Family, a Duke and Duchess of Sussex,” she added.

Another resident slammed Ross for trying to speak on behalf of all of the residents of Brighton and Hove City. The royal fan said that he lives in Brighton, but he doesn’t share the same stand as Ross’.

But despite the backlash, a spokesperson for Brighton and Hove City said that the issue will still be debated on by council members. However, the spokesperson stressed that the proposal is “not council policy.”