PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle have spent months begging for a life of quiet solitude – but apparently it doesn't stretch to their own brash, childish tantrums.

In their jaw-dropping statement last week, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have proved once again that they are a pair of prize hypocrites.

They were the ones who declared that they wanted to withdraw from royal duties to enjoy a quieter existence in Canada.

Yet, as they noisily demand their independence, they have also tried to cling on to the titles and trappings of royal status.

During their 1,114-word essay, they moaned that neither the Queen nor the government owned the word 'royal' across the world after agreeing to alter their 'Sussex Royal' trademark.

In effect, they seek the privileges without the duties.

Well, most of the British public have had enough of this charade. We don’t like being treated as fools.

If Harry and Meghan wish to be private citizens leading a quiet life in Canada, that’s fine. But that is not their ambition.

By trading on their royal associations, they aim for global influence, wealth and fame. It is a goal that makes a mockery of all their protests about their need for privacy.

When the Duke and Duchess first announced in January that they wanted to “step back” from public life, there was widespread sympathy for them.

Their complaints that they struggled to cope with the limelight appeared convincing, particularly given Prince Harry’s admission of his mental health problems, fuelled by the trauma of his mother’s tragic death in 1997.

But that spirit of understanding is quickly evaporating as the couple reveal the full extent of their sense of entitlement and hostility towards the palace.

In response to their lengthening catalogue of invented grievances, many Brits will be inclined to say, “Oh give it a rest,” or “good riddance.”

Patience with the couple is at an end.

The last straw was their outrageous reaction to the Queen’s decision that they would no longer be allowed to use the term “Royal” in their activities.

This move was absolutely correct – the royal name is central to our national heritage.

It is not a franchise to be exploited for personal gain, especially by a couple who have loudly proclaimed their determination to abandon their traditional royal roles.

Before their wedding in May 2018, they were indignant when the Queen rejected Meghan’s request for the loan of a certain tiara on the big day. “What Meghan wants, Meghan gets,” Prince Harry is reported to have said.

But the Queen stood firm, just as she has done in the saga of the royal name.

Her fully justified stance has pushed the spite and fury of the Sussexes to a new level, their anger made all the greater by the fact that they had spent thousands on their “Sussex Royal” website and merchandise.

Who on earth do Harry and Meghan think they are to scold Her Majesty in such a patronising manner?

Their statement's most notorious passage read, “While there is not any jurisdiction by the Monarchy or Cabinet Office over the use of the word 'Royal' overseas, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex do not intend to use 'Sussex Royal'".

Who on earth do Harry and Meghan think they are to scold Her Majesty in such a patronising manner?

The truth is that they are talking political and constitutional nonsense.

The monarch and the government certainly do have the right to restrict the use of the word “Royal” throughout the world.

Its deployment is covered by a range of legislation like the Trade Marks Act and the Companies Act, as well as a host of international treaties like the 1883 Paris Convention on Industrial Property.

But on a deeper, more personal level, the Sussexes’ outburst was a profound insult to Elizabeth II as both our sovereign and a grandmother.

Having given her whole life to the service of her country, she did not deserve to be treated like this.

Her own example of self-sacrifice during her record-breaking 68 years on the throne is in dramatic contrast to the self-indulgence of the Sussexes, who gave up after just 18 months.

For all their moans about their burden, they never gave royal life as a married couple a chance.

Their contempt for the palace shone through other aspects of their extraordinary statement. They wailed that other members of the royal family have been allowed to “seek employment outside the institution,” a blatant jibe at relatives like Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.

But the whole point is that Meghan and Harry are not looking for normal jobs.

If they were, they would not make such a fuss about their royal associations.

Instead, they are hoping to cash in on their positions. That explains why the statement emphasised that Harry is “sixth-in-line to the throne".

Without any hint of irony, they also boasted of their wish “to continue to represent and support Her Majesty”, when in reality they have wilfully placed the monarchy in turmoil.

Harry and Meghan's online statement in full

We are pleased to now be able to share with you an update on many of the details agreed at a meeting of The Royal Family in January 2020, which outlines The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s new roles, taking effect Spring 2020. We had hoped to be allowed to share these details with you sooner (to mitigate any confusion and subsequent misreporting), but the facts below should help provide some clarification around this transition and the steps for the future.

AS AGREED AND SET OUT IN JANUARY 2020:

• It is agreed that the commencement of the revised role of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will take effect Spring 2020 and undergo a 12 month review.
• The Royal Family respect and understand the wish of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex to live a more independent life as a family, by removing the supposed "public interest" justification for media intrusion into their lives. They remain a valued part of Her Majesty’s family.
• The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will become privately funded members of The Royal Family with permission to earn their own income and the ability to pursue their own private charitable interests.
• The preference of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex was to continue to represent and support Her Majesty The Queen albeit in a more limited capacity, while not drawing on the Sovereign Grant.
• While there is precedent for other titled members of the Royal Family to seek employment outside of the institution, for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, a 12-month review period has been put in place.
• Per the agreement The Duke and Duchess of Sussex understand that they are required to step back from Royal duties and not undertake representative duties on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen.
• As agreed and set out in January, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will retain their “HRH” prefix, thereby formally remaining known as His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex and Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will no longer actively use their HRH titles as they will no longer be working members of the family as of Spring 2020.
• As the grandson of Her Majesty and second son of The Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex remains sixth in line to the throne of The British Monarchy and the Order of Precedence is unchanged.
• It was agreed that The Duke and Duchess will no longer be able to formally carry out "official duties" for The Queen or represent The Commonwealth, but they will, however, be allowed to maintain their patronages (including those that are classified as "royal patronages").
• It is agreed that The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will continue to require effective security to protect them and their son.  This is based on The Duke’s public profile by virtue of being born into The Royal Family, his military service, the Duchess’ own independent profile, and the shared threat and risk level documented specifically over the last few years. No further details can be shared as this is classified information for safety reasons.
• In relation to the military, The Duke of Sussex will retain the rank of Major, and honorary ranks of Lieutenant Commander, and Squadron Leader. During this 12-month period of review, The Duke’s official military appointments will not be used as they are in the gift of the Sovereign. No new appointments will be made to fill these roles before the 12-month review of the new arrangements is completed.
• While per the agreement, The Duke will not perform any official duties associated with these roles, given his dedication to the military community and ten years of service he will of course continue his unwavering support to the military community in a non-official capacity. As founder of the Invictus Games, The Duke will proudly continue supporting the military community around the world through the Invictus Games Foundation and The Endeavour Fund.
• Based on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s desire to have a reduced role as members of The Royal Family, it was decided in January that their Institutional Office would have to be closed, given the primary funding mechanism for this official office at Buckingham Palace is from HRH The Prince of Wales. The Duke and Duchess shared this news with their team personally in January once they knew of the decision, and have worked closely with their staff to ensure a smooth transition for each of them.
• Over the last month and a half, The Duke and Duchess have remained actively involved in this process, which has understandably been saddening for The Duke and Duchess and their loyal staff, given the closeness of Their Royal Highnesses and their dedicated team.
• As The Duke and Duchess will no longer be considered full-time working Members of The Royal Family, it was agreed that use of the word ‘Royal’ would need to be reviewed as it pertains to organisations associated with them in this new regard. More details on this below.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• As shared in early January on this website, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex do not plan to start a "foundation", but rather intend to develop a new way to effect change and complement the efforts made by so many excellent foundations globally.
• The creation of this non-profit entity will be in addition to their cause driven work that they remain deeply committed to. While The Duke and Duchess are focused on plans to establish a new non-profit organisation, given the specific UK government rules surrounding use of the word "Royal", it has been therefore agreed that their non-profit organisation will not utilise the name "Sussex Royal" or any other iteration of "Royal."
• For the above reason, the trademark applications that had been filed as protective measures and that reflected the same standard trademarking requests as done for The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, have been removed.
• While there is not any jurisdiction by The Monarchy or Cabinet Office over the use of the word "Royal" overseas, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex do not intend to use "Sussex Royal" or any iteration of the word "Royal" in any territory (either within the UK or otherwise) when the transition occurs Spring 2020.
• As The Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue to develop their non-profit organisation and plan for their future, we hope that you use this site as the source for factual information. In Spring 2020, their digital channels will be refreshed as they introduce the next exciting phase to you.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex eagerly await the opportunity to share more with you and greatly appreciate your support!

But for all the exhausting melodrama they have created, they still expect to be bankrolled by the taxpayer when it comes to their security, whose bill could reach £6 million a year.

Tellingly, they gave no indication of when they would return the £2.4 million paid for the renovation of Frogmore, their property on the Windsor estate.

All their laments feed into their carefully cultivated narrative of victimhood – but this is another invention.

When they were first married, they were shown tremendous goodwill by the public and the media.

Indeed, Kate Middleton had to put up with far more criticism when she first entered the royal family, partly because – unlike Meghan – she did not have her own successful career, and partly because of her middle-class background as the daughter of a former air hostess.

“Cabin doors to manual,” snobbish courtiers allegedly sniggered behind her mother’s back.

Yet through her modesty, determination, and elegance, the Duchess of Cambridge has grown into one of the monarchy’s greatest assets.

“All the film people in the world, had they scoured the globe, could not have found one so suited to the part,” said Prime Minister Winston Churchill in 1952 when the radiant Queen Elizabeth ascended to the throne. The same words could be used today about Kate now.

Meanwhile, the Sussexes could be in for a shock. The world may not share their estimation of their brand's appeal.

Meghan herself was never a major star, while Harry has no unique talent to offer, especially now that he has become increasingly peevish and humourless.

Nor is the public in either Britain or North America likely to lap up tirades about poverty and climate change delivered by a virtue-signalling, woke couple with an enthusiasm for private jet travel and a burgeoning property portfolio.

The row over the royal name could just be the beginning of their troubles.

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