Will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Need to Relinquish Their Titles if they Move to the US?

The Evasive Interview

Yes, that’s the last thing of his concern. Remember, during the interview when he was asked this question, his reaction was far from favorable. He seems to be more preoccupied with his strained relationship with the royals.

No Obligation to Give Up Royalty

No, they would not be required to give up their titles if they decide to move to the US and acquire American citizenship. According to the US Constitution, there is no law that mandates individuals to relinquish titles they lawfully hold upon moving to another country.

The only stipulation in the Constitution is that elected officials are not allowed to accept foreign titles without express permission from Congress. However, Prince Harry is not covered by this clause, as he is not an elected official.

Meghan's Citizenship Status

Meghan Markle is a US citizen by birth, which means she never became a UK citizen. Despite her connection to Prince Harry, she does not hold any royal titles. If she were to divorce Harry, she would be without any royal titles and would revert to her background as a commoner.

Furthermore, she could theoretically try to persuade Harry to renounce his titles, which would automatically nullify hers. However, this would not impact her own citizenship status as she remains a US citizen.

Complications in Americanizing

Meghan Markle was born and raised in the US, and she never became a British citizen. She faced difficulties in meeting the citizenship requirements due to her age and the complexities involved in proving her British ancestry. After her royal marriage, she moved to Canada and then to the US, continuing to use and benefit from her royal title, which is not recognized in the US.

If Meghan were to renounce her royal title, she would no longer be a Duchess, which could significantly affect her income and overall prestige. It is also noteworthy that she could choose to disappear along with her husband and children, as some might hope.