Despite their high-profile departure from senior royal duties, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s profiles on the official Royal Family website continue to contain several inaccuracies. Notably, their standing has also faced a significant downgrade on the site.
While acknowledged as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, their profiles mention their decision to step down as senior working royals. However, discrepancies persist, erroneously stating that the couple still holds royal patronages and resides at Frogmore Cottage.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams expressed concern, noting that these errors should either prompt an immediate update or be considered as existing in name only. He emphasized that the outdated information reflects poorly on the overall integrity of the website, given the mismatch with current events.
Most strikingly, the profiles of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been demoted to the bottom of the page, positioned below those of the Duke of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent. The top tier features profiles of the King and Queen, followed closely by the Prince and Princess of Wales. Subsequent sections include the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Anne, Princess Alexandra, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and, finally, the Duke of Kent.
As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex grapple with discrepancies in their online representation, the demotion on the Royal Family website raises questions about the ongoing complexities in their relationship with the monarchy and the public perception of their status within the royal hierarchy.
