Oh, it’s sooooo not gonna happen. 
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While the National Enquirer is famous for space aliens impregnating kidnapped housewives from Iowa, it also was the paper that brought down John Edwards when he was well on his way to becoming president. My friend who has a Pulitzer prize, always read ‘the competition’ and claimed they are often the first to know things because the tabloids are following those stories with boots on the ground.
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Agree…he would never do it.
It probably wouldn’t go down well to take the oath of allegiance, however much he dislikes his family…
“I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen…”
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From marketing experienced opinion, yes, which would be in line with every response on this thread, positive or negative, as I don’t believe anyone here has provided proof that they officially represent the couple… 
He will NEVER do that. He’s a monarchist and his identity is a Prince…so much so that he was bound and determined to make sure his kids have that title.
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Even my niece’s husband, who is merely a Canadian commoner, isn’t interested in American citizenship. He’s had a green card for about 10 years, he lives and works in the US, and is all the way from Vancouver Canada and lives in Washington, but just isn’t interested in US citizenship.
I don’t see how US citizenship would benefit Harry, and I really do see him weighing the decision as ‘what’s in it for me?’
There are interesting wrinkles in US estate tax law (specifically that the exemption is only $60K rather than $12.9M) for non-citizens who are not domiciled in the US. It’s not always easy to shift your domicile, and could be a challenge for someone like Harry who is high profile and maintains close, visible ties to the U.K.
For example, he would be well advised to stop referring to himself as Prince (and expecting others to use royal formalities) since that’s hardly compatible with foreswearing allegiance to another country.
True, but Harry has written a book, Spare, where he directly shares his story…none of it filtered or scripted by the Royal Rota and other British media outlets. What I find fascinating is the power dynamic/relationships between the media, people of wealth and influence and subsequently the masses.
Harry and Meghan are trying to disentangle themselves from a very dysfunctional system where the institution wants/demands control of their lives. The frustration from the British tabloids is palpable. They’ve lost their money-making punching bags.
In my opinion Harry and Meghan are trying to forge their own narrative. Frankly, I don’t blame them. They’ve been abused mercilessly in the press and by some extension, the Royal family. I think the Monarchy is putting themselves in jeopardy if the press continues to attack everything this couple does.
Here’s the latest news directly from the source.
No royal insider was needed. No one was reporting that they’re holding hands too much. No body language experts analyzing the state of their relationship. They seem to be doing a good job promoting the Invictus Games. The Good Morning America segment with Harry was well done. Harry’s charisma is evident.
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Maybe they are trying to forge their own narrative, but why continue using titles for them and their kids then? That doesn’t seem consistent to me.
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Because they want the benefits in terms of social prestige but none of the duties?
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I have no idea. It’s Harry birthright and it’s for him to decide.
This seems a little harsh but may be true. However consider for a moment that the duties include providing deflection for the more senior royals…at significant personal and emotional duress, to not only yourself but also your wife and children. That may be unbearable for Harry. It’s dysfunctional and cruel to me.
If one takes the time to see the positive contributions Harry and Meghan are making, one might see that they are fulfilling charitable duties that reflect well on the monarchy. Unfortunately the vitriolic British media narrative has contributed to a situation where Harry and Meghan’s success and popularity is seen as a loss for the Royals. It has started to put a spotlight on “what does the royal family actually do?”
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Those aren’t charitable duties; they are responsibilities they voluntarily assumed in their private and personal capacity, which is a nice thing. We should all undertake charitable efforts of our choosing. They are not conducting any official duties on behalf of the crown, any government, or anyone other than themselves, which is fine and how they want it.
Thanks for the clarification. It still makes me wonder what the royal family does. I’ll have to Google it.
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I don’t understand the distinction you’re trying to make.
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Duties are required obligations undertaken due to one’s position. It is the monarch’s duty to open Parliament, and to represent the crown and country at various events, which may be often delegated to other royals as part of their official duties ( and for which they receive government funded police protection, for example).
Purely private activities in this case ( sports, hobbies, employment, charitable efforts, painting, whatever) are not duties undertaken due to one’s position; this couple has no official position and no official duties. They do not act as representatives of anything other than themselves and their own interests, which is perfectly fine. The same as you volunteering at the local food bank, @skieurope. A nice activity you chose voluntarily.
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To me, doing charitable work as a private citizen - as Harry is doing - is a lot more noteworthy than doing it because it is part of your job like it is for representatives of the monarchy.
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We should all do charitable activity, I agree
Got it. Thanks.
I truly don’t understand why there’s a debate about the titles. There’s something like 30 dukes in the UK most of which aren’t working royals or royal at all. The only title that was asked not to be used was the HRH. I haven’t seen the website but seems like they are using Sussex and not the HRH. It’s really frustrating to try and read anything about any of the royals because nearly every article is full on anonymous sources and opinions. I guess it’s what get clicks and ad sales.
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