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The decision was reportedly Queen Elizabeth's, who apparently didn't want the couple to continue using the "Sussex Royal" brand after they step back as working royals.
In
a longer statement on their website, ....
Harry and Meghan made it clear
that, although they will respect the Queen's decision on the subject,
they take issue with it and that she doesn't have "any jurisdiction" to
stop them from using the word royal going forward.
Make some popcorn, because Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal exit is getting borderline petty.
On
Friday, the couple confirmed via a spokesperson that they will not use
the word "royal" in their branding after their exit becomes official
this spring. The Sussex rep said, per Page Six:
"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, when it is announced this Spring, will not be named Sussex
Royal Foundation.
“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex do not intend to use ‘SussexRoyal’ in any territory post Spring 2020."
In a longer statement on their Spring 2020 transition on their official website, SussexRoyal.com
(which, given this development, will need a new URL come March), Harry
and Meghan made it perfectly clear how they feel about the decision.
In their technically-polite but definitely-passive-aggressive statement, the Sussexes boldly made a point of noting that the Queen doesn't actually have any authority to stop them from using the word royal:
"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."
This is true of course—but not something that needed to be explicitly pointed out, either. The fact that Harry and Meghan
decided to include this in their statement makes it very clear just how
contentious the decision was. Only time will tell if this snowballs
into anything more than low-key pettiness though.
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EXCLUSIVE: Defiant Meghan tells friends there's nothing 'legally
stopping' her and Prince Harry from using their Sussex Royal name,
despite Queen banning them from using it
Meghan
Markle has told friends there's nothing 'legally stopping' her and
Prince Harry from using their Sussex Royal name, DailyMail.com can
reveal
The Queen said they
couldn't keep the word 'royal' in their 'branding', despite the likely
thousands of dollars Meghan and Harry have sunk into their website
Meghan
complained using the name 'shouldn't be an issue... and it's not like
they want to be in the business of selling T-shirts and pencils,' the
insider said
'Meghan said the
global projects they are working on speak for themselves and they chose
that name to protect the royal name, not profit off of it'
'She said they know what their true intentions are and that's all that matters'
The
friend added: 'Meghan said she's done with the drama and has no room in
her life for naysayers, and the same goes for Harry'
The
couple began using the Sussex Royal branding last year, after splitting
from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's household known as Kensington
Royal
Meghan Markle has told friends there is nothing 'legally stopping' her and Prince Harry from using their Sussex Royal name, despite the Queen banning them from using it, DailyMail.com has learned.
The
38-year-old complained to her inner circle that using the name
'shouldn't even be an issue in the first place and it's not like they
want to be in the business of selling T-shirts and pencils,' the insider
said.
They added: 'Meghan said she's done with the drama and has no room in her life for naysayers, and the same goes for Harry.'
On
Tuesday, DailyMail revealed the Queen and senior officials agreed the
two could no longer keep the word 'royal' in their 'branding', despite
the likely thousands of dollars Meghan and Harry have already sunk into
their website and trademark applications.
The
news did not sit well with Meghan, as her friend explained: 'Meghan
said the global projects they are working on speak for themselves and
they chose that name to protect the royal name, not profit off of it.'
+5
Meghan Markle has told friends
there's nothing 'legally stopping' her and Prince Harry from using their
Sussex Royal name, despite the Queen banning them from using it,
DailyMail.com has learned
+5
On Tuesday, DailyMail revealed the
Queen and senior officials agreed the two could no longer keep the word
'royal' in their 'branding', despite the likely thousands of dollars
Meghan and Harry have already sunk into their website and trademark
applications
The Sussexes' Instagram page,
@sussexroyal, has amassed more than 11 million followers. The couple
have spent tens of thousands on a new Sussex Royal website to complement
their popular Instagram feed. They have also sought to register Sussex
Royal as a global trademark for a range of items and activities,
including clothing, stationery, books and teaching materials
The
friend continued: 'Meghan said the name of their brand pales in
comparison to the foundation they are building and the enormously
positive impact it will have on people and the environment.'
But,
the insider added: 'Meghan has told her inner circle that their success
is inevitable with or without their current brand name.
'She
said regardless of the name, Harry and Archie have royal blood and no
one can take that away. And that as a family, they will always be
considered royalty.
'She said they know what their true intentions are and that's all that matters.
'They are creating a better world for Archie. And it's Archie who keeps them focused on the big picture.'
The
news did not sit well with Meghan, as her friend explained: 'Meghan
said the global projects they are working on speak for themselves and
they chose that name to protect the royal name, not profit off of it'
The
insider also revealed that Archie 'already has a big personality, like
his daddy', adding: 'He's curious about every little thing and has the
absolute, most adorable giggle. He's just pure love and joy.'
DailyMail.com did not receive a response from Meghan's team after reaching out for comment.
However,
hours after publishing this piece, their spokesperson said Meghan and
Harry had come to an agreement with the Queen that their organization,
when it is announced this Spring, will not be named Sussex Royal
Foundation.
It added: 'The Duke and Duchess of Sussex do not intend to use ''SussexRoyal'' in any territory post Spring 2020.'
The news comes as Prince Harry, 35, was spotted making a grocery run in Vancouver on Saturday.
He
was seen carrying an eco-friendly bag full of groceries as he headed
home to the $14 million Vancouver Island mansion where he and Meghan are
living with baby Archie.
Harry
appeared to be in good spirits while carrying out the everyday task as
sources have previously told DailyMail.com both he and Meghan have
relished being 'real homebodies' since leaving the UK, and doing common
tasks such as taking the dogs out and hiking with friends.
On
Wednesday it was announced the couple would no longer have an office at
Buckingham Palace starting in April, following their decision last
month to step down as senior royals.
The
source added: 'Meghan told her close friends that letting go of their
staff (in England) shouldn't have come as a surprise to anyone. '
+5
The insider revealed that Archie
'already has a big personality, like his daddy', saying: 'He's curious
about every little thing and has the absolute, most adorable giggle.
He's just pure love and joy.' Pictured: Harry and Archie in a snap
believed to have been taken by Meghan over the holiday season in Canada
The 38-year-old complained to her
inner circle that using the name 'shouldn't even be an issue in the
first place and it's not like they want to be in the business of selling
T-shirts and pencils,' the insider said. Pictured: Documents published
by the Intellectual Property Office show how the Duke and Duchess of
Sussex planned to expand their brand
Meghan
and Harry have likely spent a small fortune on their Sussex Royal
website to complement their hugely popular Instagram feed.
They
have also sought to register Sussex Royal as a global trademark for a
range of items and activities, including clothing, stationery, books and
teaching materials.
In addition, they
have taken steps to set up a new charitable organisation: Sussex Royal,
The Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. But the Queen has now
made clear that they will need to 're-brand'.
A
source told DailyMail that, amid what has been described as a 'complex'
situation, the 'fine detail' is still being thrashed out.
The
Queen's command is thought to represent a major blow to the Sussexes,
who would be faced with re-registering everything from their website to
their charity under a new label.
Harry
and Meghan first began using the Sussex Royal branding this time last
year, after they split their household from that of the Duke and Duchess
of Cambridge – known as Kensington Royal.
The
Sussexes' Instagram page, @sussexroyal, has amassed 11.2 million
followers – the same number of fans as William and Kate's account.
The insider added: 'Meghan said
she's done with the drama and has no room in her life for naysayers, and
the same goes for Harry.' Pictured: Harry and Meghan are seen together
for the first time since leaving their royal duties on February 14
REUTERSGeorge Zimmerman, the Florida neighbourhood watchman famously acquitted after killing 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, has filed a lawsuit against Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg over tweets the presidential candidates posted to commemorate the shooting victim's birthday.
The lawsuit cited
separate tweets both candidates posted on 5 February, the victim’s
birthday, in which they call out issues of gun violence and prejudice in
the US.
“Trayvon Martin would have been 25 today,” Mr Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, wrote
in his tweet. “How many 25th birthdays have been stolen from us by
white supremacy, gun violence, prejudice, and fear?#BlackLivesMatter.”
Ms Warren (D—MA) said her “heart goes out” to the shooting victim’s family and friends, writing: “He should still be with us today.”
The
senator added: “We need to end gun violence and racism. And we need to
build a world where all of our children—especially young Black boys—can
grow up safe and free.”
Though neither of their tweets so much as
named Mr Zimmerman, the 36-year-old claimed in his lawsuit that Mr
Buttigieg and Ms Warren were committing “defamation with actual malice
or at a minimum a reckless disregard for the truth”.
The lawsuit
was seeking $15,000 (£11,524) in damages, while alleging the Democratic
candidates wrongly connected the shooting victim’s death to gun
violence.
Mr Zimmerman, who has long claimed self-defence after
killing the unarmed black teenager, said Mr Buttigieg and Ms Warren
posted the tweets as part of a “political agenda to garner votes in the
black community”. This is a breaking news story. More follows...
