Ah, the never-ending royal soap opera. Just when you believe the drama is reaching its peak, someone releases another revealing book, a balcony appearance is rejected, or a shocking Oprah interview emerges. And now, with King Charles III’s health concerns and Prince William gearing up for the top job, the question on everyone’s mind is: What’s next for Harry and Meghan when Wills takes the throne? Will there be a grand reconciliation, or will they be permanently banished to the land of California wellness retreats and Netflix deals? Let’s dive in.
The Current State of the Royal Feud
It’s no secret that Harry and Meghan have been living their best (and most monetized) lives in sunny California since their dramatic exit from royal duties in 2020. Since then, they’ve been busy with Netflix shows, bombshell interviews, and the occasional frosty public exchange with the royal family. Meanwhile, across the pond, they’ve been subtly (or not-so-subtly) left out of family affairs, like major royal events and Christmas gatherings.
Things haven’t exactly been cozy between Harry and his family—especially William. The brothers, once inseparable, now communicate about as often as an ex who owes you money. And when Harry reportedly tried to check in on King Charles’ health, his calls supposedly went unanswered. Yikes.
But with King Charles’ cancer diagnosis and whispers that he may not have long left, the focus is now shifting to what happens when William becomes king—and where that leaves Harry and Meghan.
A Slimmed-Down Monarchy (AKA No Room for Spare Royals)
Prince William has made it clear: he wants a “slimmed-down monarchy,” meaning fewer working royals and less drama. (Good luck with that second part.) This likely spells trouble for the Sussexes, who, let’s be honest, have been doing their own thing for years now.
Under William’s reign, royal roles will probably be reserved for those actively serving The Firm—which, spoiler alert, does not include a couple making Hollywood documentaries about their struggles with The Firm. In other words, don’t expect any royal comebacks or a “Harry & Meghan: The Return” special on BBC anytime soon.
Will Their Titles Survive?
Let’s talk titles. Harry and Meghan are still officially the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, even though they no longer use their “His/Her Royal Highness” styles.
Could King William strip them of their remaining titles? Absolutely. Will he? That’s the key question.
If he’s feeling magnanimous (or just doesn’t want to stir another media frenzy), he might let them keep their titles. But if he’s still holding a grudge over Spare—where Harry accused him of physical fights, emotional neglect, and calling Meghan “rude”—then we might see a royal title purge.
There’s also the awkward precedent of Prince Andrew, whose titles were revoked after, well… far bigger scandals. If William takes a “clean slate” approach, Harry and Meghan might find themselves plain old Mr. and Mrs. Mountbatten-Windsor.
