After years of speculation and secrecy, Buckingham Palace has finally revealed the shocking truth about Archie and Lilibet, the children of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Palace confirmed that Archie and Lilibet were not born with royal titles but officially became Prince and Princess in March 2023, following the ascension of King Charles III to the throne in September 2022. This recognition is in accordance with the traditional 1917 Letters Patent, which grants royal titles to the children of the sovereign's sons.
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Despite the titles legally applying from that time, Meghan and Harry chose not to publicly use them until their daughter Lilibet’s christening in March 2023. This delay led to confusion and persistent rumors about their status within the royal family. Buckingham Palace did not immediately announce the change, and the Sussexes made the news public themselves.
The Palace clarified that Archie and Lilibet’s titles are their birthright as grandchildren of the monarch, dispelling earlier claims by Meghan during the 2021 Oprah interview that Archie was denied a royal title due to racial bias. The official stance reaffirms that traditions within the monarchy guided the timing and recognition of their titles.
Although Harry and Meghan have faced ongoing tension with the royal institution, recent reconciliations with King Charles have moved discussions forward regarding Archie and Lilibet’s potential future visits to the UK and their role in the royal family.
In summary, Buckingham Palace’s confirmation about Archie and Lilibet ends years of speculation, officially recognizing their royal status while highlighting the complexities surrounding their titles and the Sussexes' relationship with the monarchy.