And according to one royal commentator, she has no intention of relinquishing it anytime soon. As speculation intensifies around Prince William’s reported plans to strip non-working royals of their titles — and after a recent Harper’s Bazaar moment reignited the debate — new claims suggest that Meghan sees her title not as tradition, but as influence, and a highly valuable bargaining chip.
Claims of Strategic Use
Royal author and biographer Tom Bower has weighed into the controversy, arguing that Meghan’s use of her royal title is both intentional and calculated. Speaking to The Mirror, Bower warned that Prince Harry and Meghan could find themselves increasingly vulnerable once William becomes King. Despite that looming threat, he believes Meghan continues to cling tightly to the status she stepped back from years ago.
“It’s a great trading asset, and she uses it ruthlessly and with impunity,” he said.