A recent report, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'clash' over royal titles, says Harry is increasingly comfortable stepping back from using “His Royal Highness” and “Duke of Sussex,” while Meghan is described as more open to keeping formal titles in certain settings.
Other coverage notes that Harry has already appeared as simply “Harry” or “Harry Wales” at events, and that he has publicly talked in the past about being “Harry” before anything else.
Commentary around the couple focuses less on legal status and more on symbolism. Royal watchers debate whether removing or retaining titles would signal distance from the institution, an attempt at reconciliation, or simply continuity for their children, who still hold prince and princess titles.
Analysts also point out that any formal change now would likely attract significant media attention, which may be one reason decisions about titles have been gradual rather than abrupt.