Cheeky Dumbarton FC bosses have had a poke at the Royals - with a picture of a group in dunce caps as a high profile row continues.
There has been outrage in the town amid reports that Prince Harry and Meghan reportedly 'rejected the title of Earl of Dumbarton' for their son - because it contains the word 'dumb'.
Harry and Meghan, who were appointed the titles of Earl and Countess of Dumbarton on their wedding day, reportedly 'refused the same title for their son Archie.
The Telegraph report that the couple, also known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, rejected the name for their son as they continue to distance themselves from the Royal Family.
It is alleged that Harry and Meghan were worried about bullying of their child over the 'Dumb' part of the name.
Dumbarton Football bosses have now taken to Twitter with the league one side posting a picture of five figures in dressed as clowns and dunces with 'We will not be dumb' written on a blackboard behind.
"No offence taken @RoyalFamily." the club tweeted, accompanying the picture.
The alleged comments have sparked anger across the country, with some Dumbarton locals even saying the Royal couple would 'not be welcome' in the town.
One account tweeted: "Checking in with the Brits around here. Isn't it kind of offensive to say "we won't let our child take the name Dumbarton because it's a bad name"? I mean, that's people's home, right? I'd side eye a celeb if they didn't want to be associated with Idaho because it has "ho" in it."
Another added: "Very insulting especially to Scotland and the place Dumbarton."
A third read: "This shows if true what a pathetic little couple they are. Not welcome in Dumbarton."
Dumbarton Labour MSP Jackie Baillie hit back saying "There is no greater honour than being named after the town".
After sharing a hilarious meme with her own picture and the tagline ‘Mon Then’, deputy Scottish Labour leader Jackie has told the Lennox Herald how passionate they should be about the town and indeed the title.
She said: “I am very proud to be the MSP for Dumbarton. It is my home. Dumbarton is a wonderful place and the people of Dumbarton have always prided ourselves on being open and accepting.
“We welcome with open arms anyone who wishes to be associated with or call Dumbarton their home. If the rumours about Harry and Meghan are true, then I would encourage them to rethink their decision as I think there is no greater honour than being named after the town.”
Graham Smith, CEO of Republic, which campaigns for an elected head of state, said: “My own view is that they should not be hanging on to all their titles if they don’t want to do the job. They can’t have it both ways – keeping the perks but not wanting to stay and do the work.
“If I lived in Dumbarton, I would be pretty miffed they had taken the title but not supported the community they claim to represent.”
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