'ROYAL BLOOD'
Meghan Markle ‘says nothing legally stopping’ her and Prince Harry using Sussex Royal after Queen ban, pals reveal
MEGHAN Markle has reportedly told friends there is nothing 'legally stopping' her and Prince Harry from using their Sussex Royal branding despite a ban from the Queen.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were forced into an embarrassing climbdown last night after spending tens of thousands of pounds on their Sussex Royal website and trademarks.
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Following lengthy Buckingham Palace talks, the Queen and senior officials have ruled the couple cannot use the word 'Royal' in their new roles as they step back from royal duties to start a new life in Canada.
In an unprecedented move, the Queen brought in top lawyers to block it and to outline the case in UK law banning the use of the word "royal" for financial gain, .
But according to pals, Meghan believes there is no legal comeback for the Queen if they continue to use the brand after quitting on March 31.
A source : "(The brand) shouldn't even be an issue in the first place and it's not like they want to be in the business of selling T-shirts and pencils.
"Meghan said she's done with the drama and has no room in her life for naysayers, and the same goes for Harry.
Harry and Archie have royal blood and no-one can take that away.
Insider close to Meghan
"Meghan said the global projects they are working on speak for themselves and they chose that name to protect the royal name, not profit off of it.
"She said regardless of the name, Harry and Archie have royal blood and no-one can take that away. And that as a family, they will always be considered royalty."
Experts have warned there is nothing the Queen can do if the royal couple choose to use Sussex Royal in the US.
However in the latest humiliation for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, a spokeswoman for the couple last night confirmed they will drop the brand from this spring and not to use it anywhere in the world.
They said in a statement: "While The Duke and Duchess are focused on plans to establish a new non-profit organisation, given the specific UK Government rules surrounding use of the word Royal, it has been therefore agreed that their non-profit organisation, when it is announced this Spring, will not be named Sussex Royal Foundation.
"While there is not any jurisdiction by The Monarchy or Cabinet Office over the use of the word 'Royal' overseas, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex do not intend to use 'SussexRoyal' in any territory post Spring 2020.
"As The Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue to develop their non-profit organisation and plan for their future, we hope that you use this site as the source for factual information.
"In Spring 2020, their digital channels will be refreshed as they introduce the next exciting phase to you.
"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex eagerly await the opportunity to share more with you and greatly appreciate your support!"
The Queen has made clear she does not accept working Royals profiting from their royal position.
During Megxit talks Buckingham Palace officials had made it clear the use of the word “royal” would have to be evaluated.
It comes after Harry and Meghan axed their 15 UK staff, in their surest sign they will never return to Britain to live.
The couple are living in an £8m mansion on Vancouver Island after leaving Britain and will officially stand down as working royals after completing a series of official engagements next month.
The couple have already been booted out of their Buckingham Palace office and Harry must ditch his honorary military positions for at least 12 months.
They have been allowed to keep their HRH titles but have been forced to accept that they will not use them publicly as they tout for business around the globe.
The Sussexes have already agreed to repay the £2.4million of taxpayers’ money used to refurbish their Frogmore Cottage home in Windsor and are expected to pay a commercial rent for it of about £30,000 a month.
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