Prince Harry defends keeping royal title amid ongoing tensions: āWhat difference would it make?ā
Prince Harry gave a blunt response when questioned about his and Meghan Markleās decision to retain their royal titles, despite stepping down as senior working royals in 2020. In a candid interview with Anderson Cooper, promoting his memoir Spare, Harry addressed the persistent public scrutiny surrounding their continued use of the Sussex title.
When asked directly why he and Meghan hadnāt relinquished their titles, Harry shot back, āAnd what difference would that make?ā His pointed reply underscored the growing distance between the couple and the British monarchy, fueling ongoing debates among royal watchers and experts alike.
During the interview, Cooper also probed Harry on the coupleās decision to publicly reveal personal conversations with his father, King Charles III, and brother, Prince William. āOne of the criticisms youāve faced is that if you wanted to move to California and step back from the institution, why go public with such revelations?ā Cooper asked, reported CBS.
Harry responded firmly, āEvery single time Iāve tried to do it privately, there have been briefings, leakings, and planting of stories against me and my wife. The family motto is ānever complain, never explain,ā but itās just a motto. It doesnāt really hold.ā
When asked directly why he and Meghan hadnāt relinquished their titles, Harry shot back, āAnd what difference would that make?ā His pointed reply underscored the growing distance between the couple and the British monarchy, fueling ongoing debates among royal watchers and experts alike.
During the interview, Cooper also probed Harry on the coupleās decision to publicly reveal personal conversations with his father, King Charles III, and brother, Prince William. āOne of the criticisms youāve faced is that if you wanted to move to California and step back from the institution, why go public with such revelations?ā Cooper asked, reported CBS.
Harry responded firmly, āEvery single time Iāve tried to do it privately, there have been briefings, leakings, and planting of stories against me and my wife. The family motto is ānever complain, never explain,ā but itās just a motto. It doesnāt really hold.ā
Though Harry remains fifth in line to the throne, and his children sixth and seventh, he no longer holds the HRH (His Royal Highness) status and relinquished his military titles after stepping back from royal duties.
Today marks the second anniversary of Queen Elizabeth IIās passingāa day likely spent away from the Royal Family, with ongoing tensions still dividing Harry from his father and brother. According to Paul Burrell, a former royal aide, reconciliation may not be on the horizon. āI think the Royal Family have pulled the drawbridge up,ā Burrell remarked, highlighting the familyās growing sense of hurt over Harryās continued revelations.