Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are once more facing calls to be stripped of their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles following what some consider a snub of Sussex Day.

The couple, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020, received the titles after their 2018 wedding.

Meghan, 43, became the first Duchess of Sussex in history, while Harry is only the second Duke of Sussex. Since receiving the titles, the pair have made just one joint visit to the county, a brief six-hour trip back in 2018.

Sussex Day Ignored Once Again

June 16 marks Sussex Day, a time to honor the region’s unique heritage and culture. But the couple’s absence and lack of public recognition of the day have sparked criticism.

Former Sussex MP Tim Loughton voiced his frustration to MailOnline, stating: “Yet again the interest of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in the county from which they continue to use their title has been underwhelming, to say the least. It is time we had a Duke of Sussex who has a genuine interest in our county. Wishing Sussex residents a happy Sussex Day is hardly a tall order.”

Loughton added that the couple rarely visited the region even before relocating to California and have continued to show little involvement with Sussex since.