Duke and Duchess of Sussex face downgrade amidst ongoing tensions

In a surprising turn of events, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, find themselves at the bottom of the pecking order on the official Royal Family website. The subtle demotion follows a series of tweaks aimed at updating and refining the site for accuracy, but it appears the adjustments have not spared the high-profile couple.

Despite the Royal Family’s efforts to present an accurate portrayal on their website, Prince Harry’s profile page still contains discrepancies. The page states that the couple maintains royal patronages and splits their time between the UK and North America. It reads, “As announced in January 2020, The Duke and Duchess have stepped back as senior members of The Royal Family. They are balancing their time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour their duty to The King, the Commonwealth, and their patronages.”

A closer look at the website’s landing page dedicated to Royal Family members reveals a subtle yet significant shift. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, once prominent figures, now find themselves at the bottom of the list, suggesting a quiet demotion that has caught the attention of royal observers.

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams expressed concerns about the errors, stating that they create an impression of being out of touch. Fitzwilliams suggested updating the profiles and bios of the Duke and Duchess or featuring only their names to rectify the discrepancies.

The demotion comes in the aftermath of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to step down as senior working members of the Royal Family in 2020. The couple subsequently relocated to the United States, establishing a new life for themselves and their son Archie in Montecito, California.

Since their move, the couple has made headlines with various projects, including a six-part docuseries on Netflix and Prince Harry’s revealing memoir, “Spare.” Their candid conversation with Oprah Winfrey in 2021 further fueled public interest, as the couple delved into their experiences and perspectives on royal life.

As tensions linger between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the Royal Family, the subtle demotion on the official website adds another layer to the ongoing saga. It remains to be seen how these developments will influence the already intricate dynamics within the royal realm.

The official Royal Family website’s recent tweaks have brought about an unexpected shake-up, subtly downgrading Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s standing. The move raises questions about the ongoing dynamics between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the rest of the Royal Family as they navigate their post-royal lives in the United States.