Question

What titles were the couple given prior to their wedding?

Answer 1

Prince Harry and Meghan were given new titles prior to their wedding. After Queen Elizabeth II granted her grandson the title Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry became His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex. By marriage, Meghan Markle became Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex. The titles are in keeping with royal tradition and reflect the couple's status as members of the royal family.

Answer 2

Prior to their wedding, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were given the titles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The titles were announced in May 2018, just weeks before their wedding on May 19th.

Answer 3

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were given titles by Queen Elizabeth II. Prince Harry, as the younger son of Prince Charles, was already given the title "Prince" at birth. However, before his wedding, the Queen conferred additional titles upon him.

The titles bestowed upon Prince Harry were:

His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales

Duke of Sussex

Earl of Dumbarton

Baron Kilkeel

Upon marrying Prince Harry, Meghan Markle was given the following titles:

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex

Countess of Dumbarton

Baroness Kilkeel

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