In January 2020, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced that they would be stepping down as heavyweights of the royal family. According to reports, Prince Harry was the driving force behind the Sussex couple's departure from the royal family. Since then, rifts have developed within the royal family, and Harry's relationship with his brother, Prince William, appears to be particularly strained. Now, new reports speculate that Prince Harry may be removed from the royal line of succession altogether.

As of August 2024, Prince Harry is fifth in the line of succession to the British throne, followed by his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, respectively. Prince William is first in line of succession, followed by his three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

According to the Express, one source suggests that Prince Harry's place in the line of succession is under threat. The source told the outlet, “If a member of the royal family permanently lives outside the UK and no longer fulfills his royal duties, the line of succession could be changed by statute.” If that happens, Harry's children could be removed from the line of succession.”

Robert Blackburn, professor of constitutional law at King's College London, also told the Express, “Like Edward VIII, Prince Harry declined to live abroad because he did not want to fulfill the expected royal role.” [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...]