HRH Titles Off-Limits for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle—Unless This Royal Says Yes

Published 07/19/2025, 12:47 PM EDT

She was once the sparkling outsider who married into history, a Hollywood starlet cloaked in couture and centuries of custom. Meghan Markle did not just enter the royal fold; she disrupted it with elegance and fire. Alongside Prince Harry, the former Suits star stepped into palaces and out of protocols. But fairytales fracture. When the couple turned away from royal duties, they left behind more than tradition. Among the most whispered losses was the quiet surrender of their coveted HRH titles.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle might reclaim their HRH titles, but only if one surprising royal gives the green light, and no, it is not King Charles.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle technically kept their HRH titles after stepping down from royal duties in 2020, though they have not been permitted to use them since leaving active service. Speculation has swirled about a possible return, but according to The Mirror, Palace Confidential revealed it would take more than King Charles; it would require Prince William’s approval. Richard Eden, Daily Mail’s Diary Editor, explained that such a reunion is highly unlikely, stating that “Prince William would have to be onboard with welcoming them back".

It is not just the Royal Family whose opinion matters in this royal saga, the public holds weight as well. According to Richard Eden, the core issue is broken trust. He highlighted the unusual nature of the monarchy, describing it as both a family and an institution. That rare combination, he noted, makes trust absolutely vital, and once it is lost, rebuilding it becomes nearly impossible. As impossible as it may seem, speculation continues to swirl, could a royal reunion actually be on the horizon?

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Rumors are swirling that Prince Harry and King Charles may be on the path to mending fences, potentially bringing an end to their deeply rooted royal fallout.

Signs point to a possible truce between Prince Harry and King Charles

Under the quiet shadows of London diplomacy, a new chapter may be stirring within the royal family. According to The Daily Mail, the most telling sign of a possible reconciliation unfolded on July 9, when senior aides for Prince Harry and King Charles met behind closed doors. Meredith Maines, the Duke’s chief of staff, joined communications head Tobyn Andreae, along with UK press lead Liam Maguire, for a discreet conversation at the Royal Over-Seas League near Clarence House. The setting was private, but the message was anything but subtle.

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The recent informal meeting between representatives of Prince Harry and King Charles reportedly had no fixed agenda, but insiders say it marked the first real channel of communication between both sides in years. A source claimed there were matters both camps wished to address, though Buckingham Palace declined to comment when approached by The PEOPLE. While tensions run deep, they began even before the royal wedding, with the Spare author’s direct refusal of Queen Elizabeth’s wedding plans seen as an early rupture. Now, the divide has grown so vast that formal approval is needed for the couple to use their titles.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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