Royal Family Removes Prince Harry's 'Royal Highness' Title

Prince Harry's page on the royal family's website has been changed, having removed his 'His Royal Highness' title.

After reports surfaced he was still being called 'His Royal Highness,' the website page was updated to remove the two references to the title.

Both references were tied to his work, raising awareness about HIV/AIDS in 2016. The title has been replaced with 'The Duke or the Duke of Sussex,' however his dukedom didn't come from his grandmother Queen Elizabeth until he married Meghan Markle in May 2018.

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth, the royal family's website hasn't been completely updated, as she is still referred to as the current Monarch.

King Charles is still referred to as 'The Prince of Wales' and Queen Camilla as 'The Duchess of Cornwall.'

“The Royal Family website contains over five thousand pages of information about the life and work of the Royal Family. Following the death of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, content has been revisited and updated periodically. Some content may be out of date until this process is complete.”

Shortly after stepping back from royal duty in 2020, it was revealed what would happen to Prince Harry and Meghan's titles.

"The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family."

They will still be referred to as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and named Harry, the Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.

Since stepping back as working royal family members, and relocating to California, the two simply call themselves Harry and Meghan.

Prince Harry still retains his place in line of succession to the throne, now in fifth place following the death of Queen Elizabeth.

He is behind Prince William, Prince George (10), Princess Charlotte (8), and Prince Louis (5).

Prince Archie (4) and Princess Lilibet (2) are behind their father.

Although, the two are no longer carrying out duties on behalf of the royal family, Archie and Lili had changes made to their titles when King Charles took over the throne. 

The website was updated to Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, previously dubbed 'Master Archie Mountbatten-Windsor' and 'Miss Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor.'

The prince and princess titles now fall in line with the precedent set by King George V, after issuing a Letters Patent in 1917, conferring the title of prince or princess on male line grandchildren of the sovereign.

Archie and Lili didn't receive these titles upon birth as they were great-grandchildren of the monarch, but as grandchildren of the current monarch, they have been afforded the titles.

"The children's titles have been a birthright since their grandfather became monarch. This matter has been settled for some time in alignment with Buckingham Palace."