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Prince William is reportedly furious after Meghan Markle was caught using her “HRH” title to promote her lifestyle brand, As Ever—a move royal insiders say breaks a key promise made during the 2020 “Sandringham Summit.” At the time, Meghan and Harry agreed to give up their royal perks, including the use of HRH, as they stepped back from royal duties. But now, William sees Meghan’s actions as a blatant betrayal of Queen Elizabeth II’s final wishes—and he’s had enough.
Tensions boiled over after Meghan Markle included “HRH The Duchess of Sussex” on a gift basket sent to podcast host Jamie Kern Lima, who shared the note on Instagram. Though seemingly small, the use of the royal honorific—long agreed to be off-limits—was seen by Prince William as a direct violation of the Sandringham agreement.
Insiders say the Prince of Wales was “livid” over what he sees as Meghan’s continued defiance. Now, he’s no longer staying silent. According to royal sources, William is already planning to take action once he becomes king—and he “will make her pay.”
Prince William is reportedly determined to “settle the matter once and for all” when he takes the throne—by formally stripping Harry and Meghan of their remaining royal titles.
According to royal insiders, William has told courtiers the move should have happened back in 2020, when the couple announced their departure from royal life.
While the Sussexes are said to believe using the HRH style is allowed in private, the source insists that wasn’t part of the deal. “They can say all they want,” the insider added, “but William knows the truth—and so do Meghan and Harry.”
For Prince William, the situation with Harry and Meghan is crystal clear. “They made their choice,” a royal source explained, adding that William sees no middle ground: if the Sussexes walked away from royal duties, they shouldn’t be using royal titles—publicly or privately.
While King Charles has reportedly turned a blind eye, lacking the “appetite for a fight,” William is said to view the matter as non-negotiable—and it’s now a top priority for him once he becomes king.
