PRINCE ESCHEWS ROYAL LABEL IN SCOTLAND SPEECH
The British prince who is preparing to step back from royal duties usually would be referred to as “sir” or “his royal highness.” But as he was introduced to speak about sustainable tourism at an event in Scotland on Wednesday, the duke of Sussex said the formality no longer was necessary.
“He’s made it clear that we are all just to call him Harry,’’ conference host Ayesha Hazarika said. “So, ladies and gentlemen, please give a big, warm Scottish welcome to Harry.”
The request reflected the seismic shift underway in the British monarchy.
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, say they will walk away from most royal duties starting March 31, give up public funding and try to become financially independent. The couple, who were named the duke and duchess of Sussex on their wedding day, also abandoned plans to use the “Sussex Royal’’ brand because of U.K. rules governing the use of the word “royal.’’
Harry spoke at an event for Travalyst, a coalition he founded with companies such as Booking.com, Skyscanner, Tripadvisor, Trip.com and Visa.