Countessmeout
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The same reason the Napoleons still use their titles and so on.
Miguel was deposed as king. And there are still those who see his line as the rightful claimants to the throne. For those who believe Miguel, and his line, are the rightful rulers, Maria had no right to strip her Uncle of such titles.
George V is a totally different matter. He was the undisputed king, and he had the right to make such changes. He didn't strip Prince Louis Sr (father of Lord Mountbatten) of anything. Louis chose to follow suit of the king and others and drop his German titles. He accepted Marquiss of Milford-Haven instead, turning down a dukedom in the process.
Considering German titles were abolished only 2 years after Louis Sr gave up his German title, they didn't fair too bad. They actually have a title, and not a courtesy title not recognized by the state.
Miguel was deposed as king. And there are still those who see his line as the rightful claimants to the throne. For those who believe Miguel, and his line, are the rightful rulers, Maria had no right to strip her Uncle of such titles.
George V is a totally different matter. He was the undisputed king, and he had the right to make such changes. He didn't strip Prince Louis Sr (father of Lord Mountbatten) of anything. Louis chose to follow suit of the king and others and drop his German titles. He accepted Marquiss of Milford-Haven instead, turning down a dukedom in the process.
Considering German titles were abolished only 2 years after Louis Sr gave up his German title, they didn't fair too bad. They actually have a title, and not a courtesy title not recognized by the state.