A new Duke please: Sussex papers call for Harry and Meghan to be replaced
Weekly newspapers in Sussex have called for Harry and Meghan to be replaced as the county representatives in the Royal family.
The couple, who retained their titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex while dropping the right to use HRH during their switch to a more private life last year, are making headlines around the world with their interview with TV presenter Oprah Winfrey.
Now the local papers with represent their ‘dukedom’ — run by JPIMedia — are calling for the ‘Sussexes’ to be replaced by Royals who will visit the county and represent it.
Editor in Chief Gary Shipton said West and East Sussex should be represented by selfless county servants who are prepared to give up their time to encourage and inspire the many great groups and individuals who operate and live here.
He said: “There was massive support for Meghan and Harry when they were first named as Duke and Duchess but they only managed one official visit — causing widespread disappointment to so many who wanted to welcome them.
“Today we are asking readers who they would want to see representing the county in this role if the decision rested with them. The names do not have to be drawn from the aristocracy — but anyone who makes a huge commitment to local people.”
