The Queen's Crackdown on Harry and Megan's Use of Royal Branding

TLDRThe Queen has vetoed Harry and Megan's use of the 'Royal' brand in their marketing efforts. This decision comes after the couple announced their retirement from official royal duties and their plan to become financially independent.

Key insights

The Queen has vetoed Harry and Megan's use of the 'Royal' brand due to them no longer being working members of the royal family.

💼Harry and Megan were under the assumption that they would be able to use the 'Sussex Royal' branding, as they had already launched their brand on social media platforms and applied for trademarks.

💰Harry and Megan stand to make a lot of money through their brand and their planned non-profit organization. However, using the 'Royal' word could be seen as cashing in on their royal status.

👑The Queen is bound by the rules of the land and her job is to protect the institution of monarchy. Removing the word 'Royal' is necessary to avoid any fraudulent activity or commercial interests.

🌎Harry and Megan plan to spend the majority of their time in North America, and their actions and decisions will be closely monitored by the public and media.

Q&A

Why did the Queen veto Harry and Megan's use of the 'Royal' brand?

The Queen vetoed the use of the 'Royal' brand because Harry and Megan are no longer working members of the royal family. The word 'Royal' needs to be removed to prevent any misleading or fraudulent activity.

Will Harry and Megan still make a lot of money without the 'Royal' branding?

Yes, Harry and Megan stand to make a lot of money through their brand and their planned non-profit organization. They have the support and interest of people who are willing to contribute financially.

Why is it important for the Queen to protect the 'Royal' brand?

The Queen's role is to protect the institution of monarchy and ensure that the 'Royal' brand is not used inappropriately. By removing the word 'Royal', she is upholding the rules and integrity of the monarchy.

Will Harry and Megan be able to use the 'Sussex Royal' branding in America?

While Harry and Megan plan to spend a significant amount of time in North America, they will not be allowed to use the 'Sussex Royal' branding. The Queen's decision applies to their branding efforts globally.

How will the public and media perceive Harry and Megan's actions and decisions?

Harry and Megan's actions and decisions will be closely monitored and scrutinized by the public and media, especially as they plan to spend most of their time in North America. They will need to carefully navigate their new roles to avoid any negative perceptions.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The Queen has vetoed Harry and Megan's use of the 'Royal' brand in their marketing efforts.

00:10Harry and Megan have already retired from official royal duties and plan to become financially independent.

00:25The couple had already launched their 'Sussex Royal' brand on social media platforms and applied for trademarks.

01:03The Queen's decision to remove the 'Royal' word is to protect the institution of monarchy and prevent any fraudulent activity.

02:19Harry and Megan stand to make a lot of money through their brand and planned non-profit organization.

03:36The Queen's decision does not mean that she is being mean or petty, but rather she is bound by the rules and needs to protect the 'Royal' brand.

04:55Harry and Megan plan to spend the majority of their time in North America, and their actions and decisions will be closely watched by the public and media.