The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have two children, Archie aged 3 and LittleBit aged 1.
In a recent interview, Role Expert Richard Fitzwilliam shared his thoughts on the possibility of Archie Harrison and LittleBit Diana receiving royal titles.
However, Fitzwilliams believes it is highly unlikely that the two youngsters will be granted such titles following the couple’s eviction from Frogmore.
Fitzwilliams explained the repercussions of this decision for the Duke and Duchess’ children, stating that it means Archie and Lily are also unlikely to be granted titles.
He also noted that the couple and their children’s visits to Britain are few and far between.
Archie and LittleBit were not granted the titles of Prince and Princess upon their births, as they were great-grandchildren of the monarch.
However, now that Charles is on the throne and they are grandchildren of the monarch, guidelines have changed.
Under current guidelines, grandchildren of a monarch in the male line, the children of the king’s sons, are entitled to take a prince or princess title.
This has led to a debate over Archie and LittleBit’s titles or lack thereof.
Fitzwilliams clarified that the decision ultimately lies with the king.
The rule regarding royal titles was established by King George in 1917 and states that the grandchildren of the sons of the sovereign in the direct male line, save only the eldest living son of the eldest son of the Prince of Wales, shall have and enjoy the style and title enjoyed by the children of the Dukes, Theses, or Realms.
The situation is further complicated by the fact that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are no longer senior royals and do not live in the UK.
Currently, Archie and LittleBit are sixth and seventh in line to the throne, according to the official line of succession.
On the royal family’s website, Archie is listed as Master Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, while LittleBit is listed as Miss LittleBit Mountbatten-Windsor.
When Archie was born in 2019, his parents decided not to use the courtesy title, Earl of Dumbarton, for their new son.
Instead, they chose to name him Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor in an effort to give him a more private life.
LittleBit, born in 2021, is set to turn two in June and was born in the US, where her parents currently reside.
The issue of royal titles has been a contentious one for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as they have sought to distance themselves from the royal family and its traditions.
However, as Fitzwilliams points out, the decision ultimately lies with the king.
It remains to be seen whether or not Archie and Lily will receive the titles of Prince and Princess in the future.
So, what do you think?
Will Archie Harrison and LittleBit Diana be the first modern royal family to grow up without a royal title?
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The outcome of this situation remains uncertain, and we will have to wait and see if things change.
Stay tuned for more updates on the royal family.