Meghan Markle's 'remarks' about becoming a duchess 'revealed' in new book
Meghan became the Duchess of Sussex when she married Prince Harry in 2018
Meghan Markle’s reported reaction to learning she would become a duchess has apparently been revealed in a new royal biography, with one former staff member claiming her excitement was “palpable”.
The claims appear in William and Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story, the first joint biography of the Prince and Princess of Wales in a decade, written by the Mirror’s royal editor Russell Myers.
The book offers fresh insight into the couple’s relationship, their approach to royal life, and the wider family dynamics.
Meghan Markle’s ‘reaction’ to her duchess title
According to Myers, Meghan’s enthusiasm about receiving a royal title was clear to those around her at the time.
“By contrast, one former staff member recalled how when Meghan was told she would be in line for a royal title her excitement was palpable,” the book states, as reported by The Mirror.
“She started saying, ‘I’m going to be a duchess, can you believe it? I am going to be a duchess!’ She was almost leaping out of her seat.”
The biography also explores differences in working styles between the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
She was almost leaping out of her seat.
Myers writes that William and Catherine worked hard to foster “a good working relationship” and a “motivating culture” with their staff.
Meghan officially became the Duchess of Sussex when she married Prince Harry in May 2018. Queen Elizabeth II bestowed the title upon the couple on their wedding day.
However, royal titles have remained a source of public debate since Harry and Meghan stepped back from their roles as senior working royals in 2020.
Meghan Markle’s royal title
Although the pair retained their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles, they agreed not to use their HRH styles for official or commercial purposes.
The issue resurfaced last year when Meghan faced criticism after it emerged she had used “HRH The Duchess of Sussex” on a private gift note to a friend.
A representative for the couple clarified that the message was personal and not used in a professional capacity.
Royal biographer Hugo Vickers has also weighed in on the ongoing discussion. He suggested that it would be unlikely that Prince William would take action to remove the titles in the future.
“He won’t strip Harry and Meghan of their titles,” Vickers said. “It appears vindictive.”
Another royal insider echoed that sentiment, describing the titles as “meaningless at this point”.
Royal commentator Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, has also explained that Meghan would continue to hold a royal title regardless of any changes to her current title.
“I don’t think anything will happen to the titles. If they lose their titles, Harry is still a prince of the blood,” Seward said. “Meghan, instead of being the Duchess of Sussex, would be Princess Henry. That would really confuse the Americans.”
She added: “I think [it’s] probably best just to leave it because it looks unkind, it looks unnecessary. The queen gave them the titles, let them keep them.”
Royal Insider contacted representatives for Meghan for comment.
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