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Prince William Wants Sussex Titles Stripped After Faux-Royal Tour: ‘Absolute Last Straw’

Sources say the Sussexes' planned Australia trips are causing frustration in William's camp, and a spokesperson denies claims in Tom Bower's book about their children's titles.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPrince William is said to want the Sussex titles stripped, and Yahoo reports that trips abroad, which critics call faux royal tours, are at the heart of it.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSources say planned Sussex trips to Australia have caused frustration in William's camp, and a spokesperson for the couple has denied claims in Tom Bower's book about the titles.

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSeparately, Meghan says she was told of disturbing allegations about her father in 2018, and that a letter went to the Metropolitan Police that year.

  4. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorShe says she is deeply distressed, and that she was given assurances the allegations were being investigated.

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  2. Harry and Meghan reject 'working royals' label; GTA 6 romance row · The News International
  3. Mike Tindall tips Prince George in area lacked by Prince William · The News International
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  6. Kate Middleton wears Princess Diana's tiara at the Oman state banquet · Fox News
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