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Harry and Meghan 'left furious' as Archie and Lilibet 'denied HRH status'

Kristy Johnson

Prince Harry and Meghan have reportedly been "left furious" over the latest royal 'snub'.

According to The Sun, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are up in arms over their children Archie, three, and Lilibet, one, not receiving HRH status.

This is when a member of the royal family is referred to as His or Her Royal Highness in a direct form of address.

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Harry and Meghan have reportedly been "left furious" over their children being denied His/Her Royal Highness status. Getty

With the couple no longer working royals, the couple's children will only receive the titles of Prince and Princess, the publication claims.

Harry and Meghan have reportedly been having "tense discussions", with claims this move has left them without "adequate security".

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How Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will unfold on Monday, September 19.

How Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will unfold on Monday, September 19. Graphic: Tara Blancato

"They have been left furious that Archie and Lilibet cannot take the title HRH," a source is quoted as saying.

"That is the agreement — they can be prince and princess but not HRH because they are not working royals."

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The talks have reportedly taken place while the couple remain in the UK ahead of the Queen's funeral.

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex with their children Archie and Lilibet photographed for their 2021 Christmas card.

According to reports, Archie, three, and Lilibet, one, will receive Prince and Princess titles but not HRH status. Instagram/alexilubomirski/DukeandDuchessofSussex

King Charles III made mention of his youngest son during his first speech as monarch, hoped to be a sign of reconciliation. AP

Queen Elizabeth's state funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey on September 19.

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During King Charles' first speech as monarch, he made mention of Harry, his youngest son, which is hoped to help heal the rift between the couple and the Royal Family.

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Harry and Meghan will remain in the UK ahead of the Queen's funeral. AP

"I want also to express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas," he said.

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His words appeared to be a confirmation that the couple will remain in the US working outside of the monarchy, but also as a blessing for their future endeavours.

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