Meghan Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, are facing an expedited and complete shutdown to their request to have their children be working royals.
However, that is not all they are getting. This month, it was confirmed that Prince Harry had a lengthy back-and-forth with the British government over passports for his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
The former soldier was determined to have the children’s passports updated to reflect the titles they were honored with when King Charles took the throne.
The news of the Sussexes taking action to give their children the opportunity to be working royals surprised and even amused Prince William.
Sources close to Prince William have made it clear that he is vehemently opposed to the idea of his niece and nephew being working royals.The Daily Beast reported this.
Now, another insider spoke to the Times and revealed that the future King of the UK nicknamed Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet “Hollywood royals” and does not want them in his monarchy.
Prince William is making it clear once more that when he becomes King, he will strip the Sussex siblings of their titles, along with those of their parents.
A royal insider told the Times that Kate Middleton pushed back against her husband’s decision to cut the children off from the monarchy further because she believed they were innocent in the family drama.
Prince William’s unwavering stance to protect the century-old institution is clear. He stands alone in his decision to ban the children from having any roles, firmly believing it’s the best way to safeguard the crown.
The insider stated: “This was 100% William’s call. Kate expressed concern, especially for the children, but William wouldn’t budge. He believes this is the only way to protect the crown.”
The senior royal aide in the know stated that Prince William does not have any desire to have any ties with Prince Harry and Markle when he is King.
The source stated: “When he becomes King, Archie and Lilibet won’t have roles, titles, or royal responsibilities. He doesn’t want any lingering ties to the Sussexes.”
Prince William firmly believes that his nephew and niece are Hollywood-type royals, like their parents. He sees them as having no real ties to the monarchy and, most importantly, lacking the knowledge of the century-old traditions and protocols. Therefore, he thinks they should remain in Hollywood, where he believes they truly belong.
The staff member stated: “It’s not about fairness. It’s about control. William is shaping the monarchy his way — no Hollywood royals, no second chances.”
Some observers believe that the feud might last a generation.
