Harry and Meghan’s decision to use Prince and Princess titles for Archie and Lilibet is a ‘predictable’ move that ‘proves Harry is still a monarchist,’ claims royal expert
- Tessa Dunlop claimed it proved the couple’s connection to royalty is ‘priceless’
- Statement from the Sussexes confirmed that they had baptized ‘Princess Lilibet’
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to refer to their children as Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet is a ‘predictable’ move that shows their bond with the British royal family is ‘priceless’ despite the Sussexes’ recent attacks on the monarchy , said an expert. .
Tessa Dunlop, a royal historian, said the couple’s decision to use the titles of Archie and Lilibet comes as no surprise – after a spokesperson for the Sussexes dubbed their youngest child ‘Princess Lilibet’ for the first time today.
She said that despite Prince Harry launching scathing attacks on the royal family in his $100 million Netflix docuseries and bombshell memoir, Spare, the decision is “proof” that the duke remains a monarchist.
It comes as the Duke and Duchess confirmed they held year-old Lili’s christening last Friday in Montecito, California, with around 20-30 guests invited to their $14.7 million mansion for a celebration.
A spokesperson for the couple confirmed earlier today that the baptism has taken place People magazine reported that the King and Queen’s consort and the Prince and Princess of Wales had received an invitation but did not attend.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (pictured) have taken a ‘predictable’ step in using Archie and Lilibet’s princely titles, a royal historian told The Mirror. The couple confirmed today that they had christened their youngest daughter Lilibet Diana last Friday in a statement referring to her as ‘Princess Lilibet’
Harry and Meghan’s children became prince and princess when the king ascended to the throne, but have remained a regular ‘master’ and ‘miss’ on the Buckingham Palace website for the past six months.
The palace confirmed that the site’s succession list will now be updated to reflect the change after a Sussex spokesperson publicly named Lili a princess for the first time today when announcing news of her baptism.
Speak against The mirrorMs Dunlop said: “For those of you doubting whether Harry remains essentially a monarchist, here’s the proof: his daughter Lilibet has just been christened Princess Lilibet Diana in California.
“The Sussexes have subsequently confirmed that they intend to use the titles of Prince and Princess for their son Archie and daughter Lilibet.”
Lilibet Diana and her older brother Archie inherited prince and princess titles when King Charles ascended the throne. Buckingham Palace confirmed today that their titles will be updated on the website to reflect their line of succession. Pictured: The family on their 2021 Christmas card
She added that the move was “predictable” after Harry and Meghan kept their titles of duke and duchess despite stepping down as senior royals and moving to the US.
Although Prince Harry, 38, has made several attacks on the royal family in recent months, he has argued that he believes in the monarchy.
During a sit-down interview with ITV journalist Tom Bradby ahead of the publication of Spare, Mr Bradby asked him the question, to which Harry replied: ‘Yes.’
But when the journalist continued, “Do you think you’re going to play a part in its future?” he replied, “I don’t know.”
Less than 24 hours after Lilibet’s christening, Harry hosted an online Q&A to promote his memoir Spare – and may have had baptism guests at his mansion as it happened.
It comes after the prince launched another salvo and told controversial doctor Dr Gabor Mate that he was deprived of hugs and attention during his ‘incredibly painful’ childhood.
In an interview with Dr Mate promoting his memoir, Spare, which was streamed live – and cost viewers £19 a ticket – he also complained about his ‘broken upbringing’ and how he felt ‘different’ from the rest of his childhood. family.
The Mail understands that Harry and Meghan’s former British home, Frogmore Cottage in Windsor – which the King has reportedly taken over from them – will be available for them to stay in if they fly to England to attend.
Lili, as she is called by her parents, was baptized by the Bishop of Los Angeles, Reverend John Taylor. He is the oldest member of the California Episcopal Church, an Anglican-dominated church with ties to the Church of England.
Other current members of the royal family are not believed to have been baptized by the Episcopal Church.
Meghan was a Catholic growing up – before being baptized and confirmed in the Church of England in 2018.
It is also clear that Lilibet’s HRH will be kept ‘suspended’, describing a state of temporary disuse. Harry and Meghan are no longer HRH after Megxit because they quit being working royals.