Prince Harry didn't want title to be removed as it was 'embarrassing'

Nov 26, 2022 03:08 PM IST

Prince Harry: Royal expert talked about the process leading to removal of the Duke of Sussex as Counsellor of State.

Prince Harry did not want his title removed, according to a royal expert. Royal expert Russell Myers talked about the process leading to removal of the Duke of Sussex as Counsellor of State.

Prince Harry: Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, as he attends the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in London, Britain.(Reuters)
Prince Harry: Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, as he attends the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in London, Britain.(Reuters)

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“The fact is, they didn’t want to remove them completely, because that would have been terribly embarrassing, and Charles is all about unity within the family," Russell Myers said.

“[But] he does understand that there is public feeling towards those two in particular... I think some people are aggrieved at how Harry had gone about treating his family,” the royal expert said.

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“There was obviously an awful lot of support for the way he did leave the family and chose his own destiny, but I don’t think people agree with the fact that if you leave, you should then be able to deputise for the monarch!,” the royal expert added.

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On Prince William and Kate Middleton's upcoming US visit, the royal expert said, “I’ve seen the schedule and there’s a lot to look forward to - they’re going to be getting in and amongst the crowds.

“Everyone’s doing baby steps at the moment, they’re getting used to new roles [but] I do think they’ll get a fantastic reception out there,” he said.

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