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Daily Mirror
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
'Prince Harry and Meghan don't represent Sussex - strip them of their titles'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been slammed for failing to acknowledge Sussex Day, with many calling for them to have their titles stripped - and we asked readers to share their thoughts Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced new calls to have their royal titles stripped after reportedly showing "no interest in Sussex" - and we asked Mirror readers to share their thoughts. It comes after the Duke and Duchess failed to acknowledge Sussex Day, which annually takes place on June 16 and celebrates the county's heritage and culture. The former royals, who have previously not marked the occasion, are reported to have visited the county just once since receiving their titles in 2018 - a visit that lasted only six hours. Harry and Meghan lost their HRH styles in 2020 after stepping down from royal duties, but the couple retained their Sussex titles - a decision that has drawn criticism from some local residents due to their lack of involvement with the county. Former Sussex MP Tim Loughton has defended calls for the former royals to be stripped of their titles, as he told MailOnline: "Yet again the interest of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in the county from which they continue to use their title has been underwhelming to say the least. It is time we had a Duke of Sussex who has a genuine interest in our County, and wishing Sussex residents a happy Sussex Day is hardly a tall order.' He continued: "They rarely visited Sussex even before they abandoned the UK for California and on our County Day they have again shown no interest in Sussex". Following the renewed calls, we asked Mirror readers if they think the Duke and Duchess should be stripped of their titles, and a whopping 94 percent said 'yes'. Around 5,056 people took part in our poll and a hefty 4,775 selected the option 'Yes - They have stepped down as senior royals'. Sharing their thoughts in the comments section, one reader voiced: "Absolutely! I am a Royalist to my marrow and when they first stepped back, saying they wanted to live private lives, I sort of understood that. But they've never stopped attacking the Royal Family in particularly pernicious ways which were contemptible - certainly not private! And they have spent exactly 6 hours in Sussex so clearly that's meaningless to them but it's my much loved home county - there's no reason for them to hold that title. So let's remove it!" A second echoed: "Harry and Meghan do not represent the county of Sussex. They should not have a title like Duke and Duchess. The only explanation why this couple is still holding their noble titles is the uncertainty of KC." "Harry and Meghan years ago stopped being working Royals, then betrayed Harry's family with docudrama, books, articles and faux royal trips - they've made hundreds millions off the titles. It's enough. Let them go and be the regular folks they say they are," wrote a third. Another added: "100% They wanted out so they should lose all titles, after everything they have done." While a fifth posted: "They are clearly disrespectful of the county of Sussex. Time action was taken over this slight." Get Prince Harry updates straight to your WhatsApp! As the Duke of Sussex settles down to life in the US alongside Meghan Markle, the Mirror has launched its very own Royal WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest news on the UK's most famous family. We'll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Meanwhile, five percent selected the poll option 'No - They are still members of the Royal Family', as one reader defended: "The fact remains that Harry and Meghan have not done anything worthy of having their titles removed. The Sussexes were critical of the Royal Family and they have accused William of lying to the British public [and rightly so] and thereby encouraging the hatred that is seen in the press, but this is not treason." Another agreed: "The Queen awarded them their titles. It was Harry's birthright for life. Do all the Lords and dames lose their titles?" While a third wrote: "Nothing can be done about the titles, they are theirs to keep, it doesn't matter how long you go about it nothing is going to change, Prince Harry was born a prince, that will never change, and the Sussex title was given to them by the Queen." The couple were granted the title of Duke and Duchess of Sussex by the late Queen Elizabeth following their 2018 wedding, with Meghan becoming the first Duchess of Sussex in history, and Harry being the second person to ever hold the title of Duke of Sussex. Do you think Harry and Meghan should be stripped of their Sussex titles? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below and you can still vote in our poll HERE to have your say.
Sky News AU
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Harry and Meghan fail to celebrate ‘Sussex Day'
The Daily Mirror Royal Editor Russell Myers reacts to reports Prince Harry and Meghan Markle failed to celebrate 'Sussex Day'. 'I'm not too sure we're getting much bang for our buck in terms of the association with Harry and Meghan,' Mr Myers said. 'Maybe next year they'll pop back.'
Daily Mirror
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Have you say on Harry and Meghan being stripped of their Sussex titles
As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face renewed calls to have their royal titles stripped after allegedly showing 'no interest in Sussex' - we want to hear your thoughts on the topic A former Sussex MP has called for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to have their titles stripped following their silence on Sussex Day - and we want to hear your thoughts. The occasion, which takes place on June 16 every year, celebrates the county's heritage and culture, with towns across Sussex hosting music, dancing, and market stalls. However, furious local residents have slammed the Duke and Duchess for failing to acknowledge Sussex Day both this week, and in previous years. It comes after the pair are reported to have visited Sussex just once since receiving their titles in 2018 - a trip that lasted only six hours. Now, Sussex MP Tim Loughton has backed calls for the former royals to be stripped of their titles, as he told MailOnline: "Yet again the interest of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in the county from which they continue to use their title has been underwhelming to say the least. It is time we had a Duke of Sussex who has a genuine interest in our County, and wishing Sussex residents a happy Sussex Day is hardly a tall order.' He added: "They rarely visited Sussex even before they abandoned the UK for California and on our County Day they have again shown no interest in Sussex". The couple were granted the title of Duke and Duchess of Sussex by the late Queen Elizabeth following their 2018 wedding, with Meghan becoming the first Duchess of Sussex in history, and Harry being the second person to ever hold the title of Duke of Sussex. The couple retained their titles when they stepped down as senior royals in January 2020, despite losing their HRH styles. According to insiders, Prince William has completely cut off contact with Harry and Meghan after what he sees as repeated public attacks on the Firm. One source told HELLO!: "There is zero trust." It has been reported that the family believes "private conversations with Harry are not possible." While Harry told the BBC himself that "some members of my family will never forgive me" for what he wrote. In May, we asked Mirror readers if Prince William would strip Harry and Meghan's titles when he becomes King and a whopping 9,806 said yes, they could see that happening, while just 1,203 thought William would never do such a thing. Several readers felt that Harry's actions - including his departure from royal life and inflammatory public statements - have made him unworthy of retaining his royal title. While some believe the future monarch may hesitate or lack the resolve to make such a move. As the California couple fail to acknowledge Sussex Day for another year, we want to know if you think Harry and Meghan should be stripped of their titles. Vote in our poll HERE to have your say.
Daily Mirror
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'snub' leads to fresh calls to strip titles
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who have been known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex since their wedding in 2018, are facing backlash over not acknowledging Sussex Day, with a former local MP calling for them to rescind their royal titles Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced fresh calls to have their royal titles stripped after not publicly acknowledging Sussex Day. The couple were granted the title of Duke and Duchess of Sussex by the late Queen Elizabeth following their 2018 wedding, with Meghan becoming the first Duchess of Sussex in history, and Harry being the second person to ever hold the title of Duke of Sussex. During their time as working royals, before they left the Firm in 2020 and relocated to California for a new life away from royal duties, the couple only visited the area of Sussex once, with the visit lasting a mere six hours. With Sussex day celebrated on June 16 each year, local residents and a former Sussex MP has called for Harry and Meghan to be stripped of their titles after they did not, and have not in years previous, acknowledged the day. The day is marked to celebrate the rich heritage and culture of Sussex, while many charities also pitch in to raise funds for various programs to help boost the community. Sussex Day is often marked by dancing, music and market stalls in towns across the county. Given the fact that the annual day of celebration has yet again gone unnoticed by the Duke and Duchess, former Sussex MP Tim Loughton believes they should be stripped of the titles, as he told MailOnline. He said: "Yet again the interest of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in the county from which they continue to use their title has been underwhelming to say the least. It is time we had a Duke of Sussex who has a genuine interest in our County, and wishing Sussex residents a happy Sussex Day is hardly a tall order.' "They rarely visited Sussex even before they abandoned the UK for California and on our County Day they have again shown no interest in Sussex". Mr Loughton's sentiment was echoed online, with many royal fans claiming that: 'They don't care about Sussex. They only want the titles and none of the responsibility that comes with it.' However, others on social media were more forgiving towards Harry and Meghan, as one person wrote: 'They would have been castigated if they had acknowledged the day as non-working royals, and castigated if they hadn't. They can't win.' While Harry and Meghan didn't acknowledge Sussex Day, the pair were still active on social media, as Meghan used the day to promote the upcoming release of her new products through her lifestyle brand As Ever. Taking to Instagram, Meghan teased that a range of 'delicious surprises' will be in store for her second brand launch, writing: 'Oh yes, honey…sweet things await. We're bringing back your favorites, plus some delicious surprises you won't want to miss!' Fans won't have to wait long to get their hands on the new range, with Meghan telling her followers to "mark your calendars" for June 20 at 8am PT (4pm UK time). Along with the caption, Meghan added a picture of a stack of pancakes, topped with sweet raspberries and a generous drizzle of honey. The picture has many speculating that Meghan's delicious honey will once again be for sale, along with her famous jams. In a newsletter to fans, she said: "First off, a sincere thank you for making the debut of As ever absolutely extraordinary. We had a feeling there would be excitement, but to see everything sell out in less than an hour was an amazing surprise. "We are pleased to share that on June 20th, we're going live with the products you love – plus, some new delicious surprises," adding that "so much love has gone into this".
BBC News
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Sussex Day on 16 June celebrated through nature and tradition
Sussex Day is being marked in communities across East and West Sussex, with the counties' natural landscape being celebrated in 16 is the feast day of Sussex's patron saint Richard, a 13th century Bishop of Chichester whose shrine at the city's cathedral used to attract nearly as many pilgrims as Thomas Becket's in Day was founded by Ian Steedman from Brighton in 2006 with the aim of showcasing and celebrating the area's rich heritage and of Commons speaker Lindsay Hoyle arranged for the flag of Sussex to be flown at the Houses of Parliament. To fit with the theme of the celebrations, Brighton-based charity Forest Without Frontiers (FWF) is running a campaign offering "a unique Sussex experience to help restore nature".Funds will go to the Sussex Wildlife Trust to restore woodlands on the edge of Ebernoe Common and will be a nature connection day at Wilderlands, near Fletching, with experts and enthusiasts on hand to talk about the Weald's woodland crowdfunding campaign features rewards such as a workshop with legendary songwriter Guy Chambers and walking on the Downs with Sunday Times correspondent Peter Owen Jones. Morris dancers from across Sussex gathered in Lewes at the weekend for their annual Sussex Day meeting, always held on the Saturday closest to 16 Dave Johns, from the Long Man Morris group in Eastbourne, said: "We had 12 sides dancing around Lewes in different styles, border style, Cotswold style, garland style, clogging."We fill the centre of the town with dancers and music." Other events include a community event at the Sidings in Newhaven on 21 June from 13:00 to 16:30 of Newhaven Kim Bishop told BBC Radio Sussex: "We've got Haven Harmonies Choir, local singers Rick Sharp and Charlotte Oatway, there's a circus skills workshop and the toad's game, the Sussex pub game."The day was also celebrated with an event on Chapel Green in Crowborough on Natalie Whittle said: "We're raising the flag this morning, then we've got a wonderful programme of events."We've got a town crier, trumpeters playing a fanfare, stallholders, entertainment and a beer tent."And a big shout out to the scouts, who are going to provide a barbecue."
