aftershocks
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… I know they are probably angry with Meghan and her mother as their father left his first wife for Meghan's mother but still...
I agree with your views about the older Markle siblings. However, from what I've read regarding Tom Sr and his first wife, Roslyn, they married quite young in the 1960s. Sometime after their two children were born, Tom Sr left and made his way to California, where he eventually became a lighting director. At some point, Roslyn and Tom Sr were divorced. Tom Sr first met Doria Ragland in the late 1970s when he was a crew member on the set of General Hospital, and she was a make-up artist. Doria was about 23, and Tom Sr was about 9 or 10 years older than her. According to Meghan, her parents shared a love for antiques in addition to their show business connection.
The main point is that Tom Sr did not leave his first wife for Doria. But obviously it must have rankled the nearly adult Tom Jr and Samantha to see their father's adoration for and attentive nurturing of young Meghan, especially in light of the fact that he'd abandoned them when they were young. Apparently, Tom Sr wasn't ready to take on fathering responsibilities as a very young man. As well, there have been reports of prejudiced views by members of the Markle side of the family directed toward Doria and Meghan in the early years of Tom Sr's and Doria's marriage.
Clarence was last used as a joint designation of Clarence and Avondale and given to Edward VII eldest son - Albert Victor - who died as a young man but who also had some scandal associated with him so I doubt it would be revived for Harry. Cumberland I and many others would just associate with sausages and could leave the holder open to all sorts of cruel jokes - especially if they happened to gain weight!!!!
Sussex is a good solid name and I think would be a good title to give Harry.
I like the ring of Clarence, Albany, and Sussex. As you point out, there are some negative associations with the previous owner of the Clarence title that are still fairly recent (approx 100 years ago). So that is a strike against that otherwise noble title being used anytime soon. It's also the name of Prince Charles' current residence, and former home of the Queen Mother.
The Cumberland and Albany titles are currently in abeyance. Those titles had been held by descendants of Queen Victoria who became German nationals, thus during WWI the titles were taken from the holders. (Specific names and details are in the historical record). Descendants of the former Cumberland and Albany title holders have a claim to the titles. Meanwhile, those titles remain in abeyance and thus, unavailable.
The Sussex title is very much available and has been reported as being Prince Harry's preference. However, Queen Elizabeth could decide to create a new title for him. I think Sussex is very appropriate though for Meghan and Harry.
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