Prince William and Kate Middleton have taken a significant step towards expanding their charitable efforts to the United States, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle currently reside.
According to a report by Daily Mail, as cited by GB News, the Prince and Princess of Wales have registered the brand of their charitable foundation with the American trademark authorities.
The strategic move is seen as a potential challenge to the Sussexes, who have built their lives in California since stepping down as senior royals.
While there are no confirmed plans for an immediate visit, sources suggest that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge may eventually travel to the US to further their philanthropic ventures.
This move, widely interpreted as a "major blow" to Meghan and Harry, positions William and Kate to extend their influence on the same turf where the Sussexes have sought to establish their presence through their charitable endeavours.
The timing of this development is particularly significant, as it comes shortly after Kate Middleton’s quiet return to royal duties. The Duchess recently completed chemotherapy and has reportedly been recovering well, resuming light duties following her cancer treatment.
The decision to expand their foundation's operations across the Atlantic also signals the couple’s growing ambition to elevate their charitable work on a global scale.
Although tensions between the Sussexes and the Cambridges have been widely reported, sources close to the royal family stress that the foundation’s US expansion is primarily focused on philanthropic goals rather than rivalry.
