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King Charles weighed stripping Harry and Meghan of titles

Royal expert Tom Quinn says the King and William feared the move would backfire, while a September letter said the couple would live as private citizens.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorKing Charles and Prince William held lengthy talks about stripping Harry and Meghan of their royal titles before the Cotswolds move, royal expert Tom Quinn says, but they feared it would backfire.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA letter sent on the King's behalf in September said the couple would live as private citizens, so it sounds like everyone is already heading toward a quieter chapter.

  3. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorQuinn also says the King is angrier than anyone has ever seen him, and a Daily Mail commentator wants Denmark's approach copied.

  4. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorFirst the titles go, Vera, and then the biscuits.

  5. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBiscuits.

  6. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThat's the nicest thing you've ever said to me.

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