The Sussexes

U.S. Congressman calls for the rescinding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's titles amid 'election interference' claims

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10th October 2020
A member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Jason Smith, has written a letter to the British Ambassador to the United States, Dame Karen Pierce, saying that The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are ‘interfering” in the U.S. presidential elections. Smith asserts that the Sussexes are working against President Trump and that they should be stripped of all ‘titles, styles, and…
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Why is The Queen also The Duke (not Duchess) of Lancaster?

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14th January 2020
Last week’s announcement by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex to step back as senior royals has caused a renewed interest in royal finances. A significant amount of media attention has been given to the Sovereign Grant and the income given to the Prince of Wales from the Duchy of Cornwall. That income, which was created in 1337 by King Edward III, has funded 95% of the office of the Duke and…
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