Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Prince Harry and Megan Markle Barred from Using Royal Brand


Last month Prince Harry and his wife Megan Markle stunned the public after stepping down as senior Royals and moving to Canada [click here if you missed that].

Now the couple have been barred from using the word "royal" to brand themselves...

From The Daily Mail
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex must drop their 'Sussex Royal' label after deciding to step down as working royals.
Following lengthy and complex talks, the Queen and senior officials are believed to have agreed it is no longer tenable for the couple to keep the word 'royal' in their 'branding'.
Harry and Meghan have spent tens of thousands of pounds on a new Sussex Royal website to complement their hugely popular Instagram feed.
They have also sought to register Sussex Royal as a global trademark for a range of items and activities, including clothing, stationery, books and teaching materials.
In addition, they have taken steps to set up a new charitable organisation: Sussex Royal, The Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
It has now been made clear that they will need to 're-brand'.