Prince William Urged to Follow Danish Royals to Handle Harry Royal Exit.
Royal Expert Recommends Danish-Style Strategy
Prince William is being advised to mirror the Danish Royal Family’s approach in managing the future of his estranged brother Prince Harry and his children within the British monarchy. According to royal commentator Sharon Hunt, the Prince of Wales may find a diplomatic solution to the ongoing rift by removing titles in a way that preserves public image and leaves room for potential reconciliation.
Writing in the Daily Mail Australia, Hunt suggested that the Danish monarchy’s recent move to strip titles from extended family members could be the blueprint for William’s future leadership as king.
“Adopting the Danish royal family’s blueprint for title removal could potentially not only keep William’s hands clean, but it may even hold the door ajar (even if by just an inch!) for a future reconciliation between the warring brothers,” Hunt wrote.
King Charles May Hold the Key (Prince)
Although Prince William may support this move, King Charles III—as the reigning monarch—would need to initiate the decision. Sharon Hunt pointed out that King Charles currently holds the power to change the royal status of his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, who currently hold HRH titles by birthright.
“Like Queen Margrethe did at the end of her reign, King Charles has the power to cut the HRH cord from Prince Harry’s children, once and for all,” Hunt noted.
The suggestion draws from Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, who made headlines in 2022 when she removed prince and princess titles from her younger son’s children to reduce the number of working royals. Though controversial at the time, the move was praised for modernizing the monarchy and ensuring clarity in royal succession.
Hunt believes a similar decision in the UK would clarify the roles of the next generation and bring stability to a monarchy often tested by public scrutiny and internal conflict.
A Difficult but Strategic Decision
While the British Royal Family has so far allowed Harry and Meghan to retain their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles, their children’s HRH status has remained largely symbolic given the couple’s royal exit in 2020 and their move to the U.S.
Hunt emphasized that this “tough call” wouldn’t just protect the monarchy—it would send a clear message about the roles expected of future royals. It would also relieve public confusion about whether Prince Harry and his children remain in line for royal duties.
“What the British incumbent can do during his time in charge is provide surety and stability for the next generation by making a tough call,” Hunt said.
Though some royal observers may see such a move as harsh or final, others argue it could actually facilitate healing, giving Harry and Meghan a complete exit from royal obligations while protecting the institution from further controversy..
At the same time, Hunt insists this must be handled delicately, not as a punishment, but as a necessary step in modernizing the Royal Family’s public-facing structure..
Final Thoughts about Prince William Urged to Follow Danish Royals to Handle Harry Royal Exit.
With Prince William preparing for his future role as king, any action taken now will have lasting implications for the monarchy. As the tension with Prince Harry continues to simmer and public trust in the royals fluctuates, decisive but graceful strategies—like the one taken by Denmark—could be a way forward.
Whether or not King Charles chooses to act, the conversation about title removal and royal restructuring is far from over. As Queen Margrethe showed, such decisions may be painful in the short term but are crucial for long-Thoughts al clarExit.
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