Meghan Markle Defends New Website After ‘Sussex’ Royal Title Sparks Controversy

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle Defends New Website After ‘Sussex’ Royal Title Sparks Controversy

Meghan Markle is standing on business regarding her and her husband, Prince Harry’s new website.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle launched their website “Sussex.com” on Monday, Feb. 12. It features their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles and a coat of arms design, which some people are not happy about.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle

A user on “X,” formerly known as Twitter, wrote,

“Meghan Markle, Prince Harry are really desperate and they are proving that without the Royal titles and connection they have and can do nothing.”

On the other hand, another user on “X” defended Meghan Markle and Prince Harry,

“I am getting of bored of many hate is always and forever complain too much Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s having titles.”

Here are mixed reactions from other users on “X.”

Following the backlash, Meghan Markle responded by praising the website’s designers,

“There is a reason I have worked with Ryan and the talented team at Article for a decade: their attention to detail, their creativity and care, and the thoughtful approach to design as well as to the user experience.”

She added,

“They’re not just designers; they are collaborators who elevate your ideas into visual identities. They’re a very special company. Plus, they’re Canadian, so I’m a fan.”

Shortly after the couple’s May 2018 wedding, the palace revealed Markle’s new coat of arms design featured on their new website. Markle reportedly worked closely with the College of Arms to create the design, which included several personal elements.

A Coat of Arms has been created for The Duchess of Sussex: https://t.co/mJb3mqZfaZ pic.twitter.com/0EgbiS29Rb

— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) May 25, 2018

In 2020, Prince Harry and Markle stepped down as senior royals. Prince Harry said at the time that they were infuriated with the “toxic” press environment and frustrated that Buckingham Palace stopped them developing their “SussexRoyal” brand.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry

However, according to multiple reports, the couple kept their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles but are no longer addressed as His or Her Royal Highness (HRH). Prince Harry also gave up his military titles. 

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, & Children

When King Charles III became King, the couple’s two children became Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet of Sussex.

Prince Harry remains a prince and is fifth in line to the throne.

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