Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been at the center of a controversy surrounding their titles, and now it seems that their children have also been caught up in the confusion.
For a long time, it has been unclear what titles Archie and Lilibet would hold, especially since they were not given HRH titles at birth due to their position in the line of succession.
However, recent discussions have led to a change in this situation.
The announcement of Lilibet’s christening has shed light on the matter, as a spokesperson for Harry and Meghan officially used the princess’ title.
It has been confirmed that the King was informed of the couple’s intention to use the title for their children.
Yet, interestingly, there is no mention of prince or princess titles for the Sussexes’ kids on the British Royal Family’s website.
The website was promptly updated to reflect the changes, but the fact that Meghan is using the title despite this absence raises questions.
Back in December, Harry and Meghan revealed that Lily had already been baptized, with the ceremony taking place during the filming of a Netflix reality show.
The christening was conducted by the Archbishop of Los Angeles, Reverend John Taylor.
According to People magazine, there were around 20 to 30 guests present, including Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland and Lilibet’s godfather Tyler Perry.
However, it is worth noting that Bishop Taylor has no affiliation with the Church of England.
Therefore, the legal status of the christening and the title remains uncertain.
The issue of Lilibet’s title has sparked debate, with some arguing that she is not legally a princess.
This is because her baptism took place outside of England and in a church unrelated to the Church of England.
Furthermore, King Charles has expressed his desire for a scaled-down monarchy, including a reduction in working royals and royal titles.
As a result, the titles of Harry and Meghan’s children have been left in limbo.
When Queen Elizabeth passed away, Prince William, Kate, and their children’s titles were automatically updated on the royal family’s website to reflect their new status.
However, no such change occurred for Archie and Lilibet.
Technically, according to the tradition established by George V in 1917, Archie and Lilibet could be referred to as Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet if they so choose.
Yet, they are still listed as Master and Miss.
Behind the scenes, there have reportedly been disagreements over this issue.
Harry and Meghan were allegedly unhappy about the absence of their children’s titles.
During their revealing interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan disclosed that discussions within the royal family had revolved around denying Archie a royal title.
She also mentioned concerns about the color of Archie’s skin.
It seems that Harry and Meghan wanted to ensure their children had the freedom to decide their titles when they were old enough.
The question of titles for Archie and Lilibet remains unresolved.
While the recent christening and the use of the princess’ title by Harry and Meghan suggest a shift in their official recognition, the absence of these titles on the royal family’s website raises doubts.
As the debate continues, the world watches eagerly to see what the future holds for the young members of the Sussex family.
