Across history, royals had been losing their royal titles for different reasons. Some of the common reasons for losing one's royal title may be for marriage, change of family dynamics, and personal choice, says an article.

Does the recent news about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry leaving their royal duties result in them losing their royal titles?

Meghan and Harry's Royal Titles

After Megxit, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry had retained their HRH titles, says an article. However, the couple had decided not to use them anymore.

Currently, the couple had left Canada to settle in at Los Angeles. However, Harry's royal title may be in jeopardy with the decision.

The issue with Harry's royal title will occur if he decides to apply for citizenship in the United States.

There is a law in the United States that requires anyone who wants to become a citizen of the country should renounce their foreign titles.

In U.S. laws, Meghan Markle is allowed to keep her titles. Although the US Constitution does not allow its citizens to be granted titles of nobility, it does not have restrictions as to the acceptance of titles coming from foreign nations. There was a proposal of an amendment to enforce US citizens who accept foreign titles to renounce their citizenship in the United States. However, it was not ratified.

Since Meghan's royal titles are directly linked to Harry's, if he renounces his royal titles, then Meghan's titles will also cease. The couple will only encounter these issues is Harry applies for citizenship in the United States.

Check these out:

If Harry opts to maintain a permanent resident status in the United States, he will not be subjected to any obligation to renounce his titles. Also, this will allow him to stay in the United States in an indefinite period.

Royals Who Lost their Royal Titles?

Archie Mountbatten-Windsor is the son of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. When the couple announced the coming of their first child, a lot of talks had surfaced about the possible title of the new royal.

Since it is highly unlikely that Archie will be the next in line to ascend the throne, he was not automatically given the entitlement of a prince. During that time the world was anticipating that the Queen may make an exception or give the baby a title such as the Earl of Dumbarton.

Meghan and Harry announced to the public that they will not be giving their son a title. Instead, they called him Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor.

Another person with royal blood who lost his royal title is Juan Carlos I. He ruled Spain in 1978. For 40 years he was able to support his country transition to democracy. After a few health issues and scandals, he was left with the decision to abdicate the throne in 2014. He cited that his desire for his son and his age had allowed him to decide on giving up the throne. He officially retired from his royal duties in June 2019.