Since stepping back as senior members of the British royal family in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have retained their titles as Duke and Duchess of Sus𝓈ℯ𝓍. In a recent interview with Anderson Cooper, the question arose as to why they chose not to relinquish these titles. Harry’s response was straightforward: “What difference does it make?”

This comment reflects the couple’s stance on their royal roles and the ongoing discussions surrounding their identities and public perception since their departure from royal duties.

Cooper’s question was part of an interview to promote Harry’s explosive memoir “Spare” last year. Cooper continued: “One of the criticisms you get is, okay, you want to move to California, you want to step back from your role in the Royal Family. But why do it so publicly? Why reveal private conversations you had with your father or your brother? When you say you’ve tried to work things out privately.” 

Harry responded firmly:  “And every time I try to resolve things privately, information is leaked and stories are made up against me and my wife. Everyone knows, my family motto is ‘never complain, never explain’. But that’s just an empty motto. And it’s not really true in this case.”

Nearly two years after “Spare” was released, Harry still appears to be at war with the British royal family — most notably his father and brother. Paul Burrell, who worked for the British royal family, said it’s unlikely that Harry will attend the anniversary of the death of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, with his family.

Speaking about the discord in 2023, Mr Burrell said: “Why would they want to welcome him on a day that is so important to them? I don’t think he will be invited to private memorial services .” He added: “I think the royal family has ‘pulled up the drawbridge’ and they are coming together and uniting because they have been hurt by Harry’s comments in various media outlets . ”