'As you know, the British Royal Family has long observed a policy of strict neutrality in regard to political matters. A Republican congressman is demanding the British government strip Meghan Markle and Prince Harry of their royal titles for interfering in U.S. election. Smith said it effectively means the British Royal Family is interfering in the American election. She does that by issuing 'letters patent,' royal proclamations which give - or take - titles from members of the royal family. The Queen in effect can bestow and take away titles at will - although the British royal family does nothing impulsively.

Source: Daily Mail October 09, 2020 15:53 UTC