“I WANT MORE — BOTH THE TITLE AND THE MONEY” According to explosive claims made in a controversial new book, Meghan Markle is not only accused of wanting to become a prominent member of the Royal Family, but also of harboring far greater ambitions. These allegations have immediately ignited fierce debate between her supporters and critics, with many questioning what was really happening behind the palace walls. But one specific detail involving Prince William and Princess Catherine is making this controversy particularly heated.
In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through royal circles, insiders now claim that Meghan Markle’s decision to stop using her HRH title after speaking with the late Queen Elizabeth II was never the humble, respectful concession it was sold as — but rather a coldly calculated long-term strategy designed to protect and ultimately expand her personal brand.
Five years after the explosive Megxit agreement, new sources suggest the Duchess of Sussex played a masterful game of chess, willingly giving up something she never truly valued in exchange for something far more valuable: unrestricted commercial freedom and the ability to endlessly monetize her royal connection without the burden of royal rules.
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The Queen’s Private Intervention According to multiple royal insiders, the pivotal moment came during a tense private conversation between Meghan and the late Queen at Windsor Castle in early 2020. Facing the collapse of negotiations over their future role, Meghan is said to have agreed — seemingly graciously — to relinquish the use of her HRH style as part of the Sandringham Summit agreement.
At the time, the move was portrayed as a noble sacrifice. The Sussexes claimed they wanted to step back from royal duties to become financially independent while still supporting the monarchy from afar. The Palace announced that Harry and Meghan would no longer use their HRH titles and would stop representing the Queen officially.
But according to those familiar with the behind-the-scenes discussions, the truth was far more cunning.
The Real Strategy: Freedom To Cash In One senior royal source revealed: “Meghan understood very early on that holding onto the HRH would come with strict limitations. By voluntarily appearing to give it up, she removed the Palace’s ability to control how she and Harry used their royal connection commercially. It was an extremely clever move.”
By stepping away from the HRH designation, the Sussexes cleverly positioned themselves in a grey area — no longer bound by the strict royal protocol that prevents working royals from cashing in on their status, yet still able to trade heavily on their Duke and Duchess titles, global fame, and royal mystique.
This strategy has paid dividends. Since leaving Britain, the couple has secured multi-million-dollar Netflix deals, book contracts, Spotify agreements (despite later termination), paid speaking engagements, and Meghan’s lifestyle brand As Ever. Critics argue they have built an entire empire by constantly reminding the world of their royal background while claiming to have rejected it.
The Hypocrisy Laid Bare The timing of these new claims is particularly damaging. Just as Meghan’s supporters launch aggressive campaigns demanding she be called “Princess Meghan,” insiders say the Duchess is now reaping the rewards of her 2020 decision.
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“She gave up HRH knowing full well she could still use Duke and Duchess of Sussex in a commercial context,” said one commentator. “It was never about humility. It was about removing the shackles while keeping the crown jewels.”
Many royal observers now believe Meghan played the long game from the beginning. By agreeing to the Queen’s request, she gained public sympathy as the couple who wanted a “quiet life,” while simultaneously freeing herself to pursue Hollywood-level wealth and influence. The Palace, exhausted by the drama, accepted the deal — not realizing it would allow the Sussexes to have their cake and eat it too.
Five Years of Relentless Monetization Since that fateful agreement:
Harry and Meghan have released a Netflix series heavily featuring their royal exit.
Harry published the explosive memoir Spare, which earned him tens of millions.
Meghan has launched multiple lifestyle ventures using her royal-adjacent image.
The couple has repeatedly used their royal titles in branding, website domains, and official communications.
Even their children, Archie and Lilibet, were granted the titles of Prince and Princess after King Charles’s accession — titles the Sussexes were quick to publicize despite previously claiming they wanted privacy.
What The Queen Really Thought Sources close to the late monarch suggest Queen Elizabeth II was under no illusions about Meghan’s true intentions. The Queen reportedly told close aides that she believed Meghan had “ulterior motives” and was “playing the long game.” Her Majesty is said to have agreed to the HRH removal partly to protect the institution from future exploitation.
Princess Anne, known for her straight-talking style, is also believed to have been deeply skeptical of the entire arrangement from day one.
The Sussex Endgame Five years later, the strategy appears clearer than ever. By giving up the HRH, Meghan effectively traded short-term royal prestige for long-term commercial freedom. She can now chase Hollywood deals, brand partnerships, and public sympathy while still leaning heavily on her royal connections whenever convenient.
Royal commentators increasingly view this as one of the most successful reputational and financial maneuvers in modern royal history — dressed up as a principled stand for independence.
One insider put it bluntly: “She didn’t give up the title out of respect. She gave it up because it was more profitable to appear to give it up. That’s the genius — and the cynicism — of what happened.”
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As the Sussexes continue building their empire in Montecito, the late Queen’s private decision to strip them of HRH looks less like a punishment and more like the final move in a game that Meghan had already mastered.
The real question now is whether the British public and the wider royal family will continue to allow the Duchess to enjoy the best of both worlds — royal fame without royal responsibility — for years to come.
