Despite their efforts to trademark their Sussex Royal name, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will no longer be allowed to use their royal titles.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down from Royal duties and have been making efforts to launch their non-profit but due to the UK’s specific government rules concerning the use of the word ‘Royal’ their new venture will not feature the term ‘Sussex Royal’ after their time as senior working royals come to an official end on the 31st.
A spokesperson for the Sussexes explained:
“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. Therefore the trademark applications that were filed as protective measures, acting on advice from and following the same model for The Royal Foundation, have been removed.”
Meanwhile, the Sussex had deliberations with the Queen on the use of their current HRH titles as a brand and according to HELLO!:
“As The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are stepping back as senior members of the Royal Family and will work towards financial independence, use of the word ‘Royal’, in this context, needed to be reviewed. Discussions are still ongoing. As part of the process to transition The Duke and Duchess of Sussex into their new chapter – planning has been well underway around the launch of their new non-profit organisation. Details will be shared in due course.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be at the Commonwealth service at Westminster Abbey on March 9 as requested by the Queen.
