Decision Prince Harry 'fears William could make over Archie and Lilibet' when he's king
A new book has made the claims...Prince Harry may fear that his brother, Prince William, could strip his children of their royal titles in the future when he’s king.
According to royal author Tom Bower’s new book, Harry reportedly realised that his “own royal status was no longer invincible” after his uncle, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was stripped of his titles last year.
In 2023, it was announced that Harry and Meghan Markle’s two children, Archie and Lilibet, would use prince and princess titles. It came after their grandfather, King Charles, became monarch.
Harry and Meghan stepped back from being working royals in 2020. However, they have kept their Sussex titles.
But could the Sussex family’s titles be removed when William becomes king one day?
Prince Harry’s ‘fear’ over William move
Tom Bower has released a new book on the Sussexes titled Betrayal: Power, Deceit And The Fight For The Future Of The Royal Family.
One passage describes Harry’s alleged reaction to his father stripping Andrew of his royal titles last year.
He might even strip Archie and Lilibet of their titles.
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Last October, the king, 77, initiated a formal process to have his brother’s royal titles and honours stripped. It came as Andrew, 66, faced intense scrutiny regarding his past association with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew had also faced sexual assault allegations, which he vehemently denied.
As reported by HELLO!, Bower writes in his book: “The tremors of the unprecedented sanctions against Andrew must have shocked Harry. In public, he remained silent. In private, he realised that his own royal status was no longer invincible.
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‘He might strip Archie and Lilibet of their titles’
“Clearly, William was taking no prisoners. Once he was crowned as king, his brother might well show no mercy to him and Meghan. Insulted by all the criticism targeted from Montecito, Harry could anticipate that the Prince and Princess of Wales’s anger about Meghan’s misuse of her royal title for profit would tip the balance.
“William would undoubtedly rail against her disloyalty. He might even strip Archie and Lilibet of their titles.”
Royal Insider has contacted representatives for Harry and William for comment on these claims.
A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently hit out at Bower’s new book.
In a statement, the Sussexes’ team said that Bower’s “commentary has long crossed the line from criticism into fixation”.
They added: “He has made a career out of constructing ever more elaborate theories about people he does not know and has never met. Those interested in facts will look elsewhere; those seeking deranged conspiracy and melodrama know exactly where to find him.”
Prince William ‘aware of the dangers’
Meanwhile, last year, one royal commentator explained why they think Prince William will not strip his nephew and niece of their royal titles.
Speaking exclusively to Royal Insider, royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said: “In the hypothetical situation where the monarch removed Archie and Lili’s titles, there would be outrage, especially since they were not responsible for the royal rift.
“William will be well aware of these dangers. He is a consummate diplomat and expect him to handle this matter without causing offence and leave well alone.”
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