In a move that has sent shockwaves through both Hollywood and royal-watching circles, the Dorian TV Awards has reportedly declined to use Prince Harry’s royal title during its latest broadcast — a decision that has allegedly left the Duke of Sussex “furious” and insiders questioning whether this marks the final nail in the coffin of his royal identity.
The Silent Snub That Sparked a Storm
According to sources close to the awards committee, the decision was “deliberate but diplomatic.” While Meghan Markle was introduced with full recognition of her humanitarian work and public image, Harry was simply referred to as “Harry,” without the formal “Prince” or “Duke of Sussex.” The omission was subtle, but its implications — especially for a royal figure navigating a post-palace public life — were anything but.
“He felt completely blindsided,” one anonymous insider told The Daily Courier. “Harry believed that, despite stepping back from royal duties, he still deserved basic recognition of his birthright. He’s always tried to maintain a balance — but this felt like erasure.”
A Growing Pattern of Disrespect?
This isn’t the first time the royal renegade has faced what some are calling “identity erasure.” Just last year, a Netflix documentary listed him only as a “former military officer and public figure,” sparking backlash among royal loyalists and constitutional commentators alike.
Critics argue that this growing trend is a consequence of Harry’s own choices. “You can’t walk away from the throne and expect the crown to follow you,” said British historian Dr. Ellen Fairchild. “But this latest episode raises the question — are institutions now actively punishing him for that decision?”
Final Break With The Monarchy?
Some commentators now speculate that this snub could signal a symbolic severing of ties between Harry and the British monarchy — not from the Palace itself, but from the cultural and institutional fabric that once upheld him.
“It’s not just about a title anymore,” notes royal biographer Simon Edwards. “It’s about legitimacy. And when events like this start disregarding his royal status, it chips away at the very identity Harry’s been trying to preserve.”
Buckingham Palace has declined to comment, as usual, maintaining its stance of “dignified silence” in all matters relating to the Sussexes.