"It is quite conceivable that Harry could lose his titles such as Prince and HRH (His Royal Highness)," a palace staff member revealed to Bild. "With Andrew's case, an important precedent has been set."
The legislative bill, known as the "Removal of Titles Bill," was introduced in 2022, but it is now back in the spotlight. Many in the palace see the potential change as an opportunity to modernize the monarchy and shed costly baggage. "Many in the palace want this title-revocation," the insider continued. "Such a legislative change would be very convenient for William. He is aiming for a more efficient, leaner monarchy that consumes less tax money."
If this actually happens, Harry is likely to be anything but pleased. Since his withdrawal from the royal family, he has repeatedly stressed how important his identity as a member of the royal family is to him – even if he rejects the duties. But nothing has been decided yet. The question remains: Will Harry's status as a prince soon be a thing of the past? And how would this development further affect the already tense relationship between the brothers? The coming weeks could be exciting – and possibly consequential – for Harry.