In a surprising turn of events, Archie’s godparents were revealed to be a mix of close friends and trusted advisors, but notably absent were any members of the royal family.
The christening ceremony, held at Windsor, saw the presence of Charles, Camilla, William, Catherine, and the Spencer aunts Jane and Sarah.
However, Harry’s own family was not included in the list of godparents, highlighting the strained relationship between the Sussexes and the royal household.
Instead of selecting royal family members, Harry and Meghan opted for individuals who had played significant roles in their lives.
One of Archie’s godparents is a longtime friend from school, while another is a nanny who had been employed to raise Harry.
The third godparent is an advisor who had worked closely with Harry and provided mentorship and guidance.
By deliberately excluding members of the royal family, Harry and Meghan aimed to make a statement while still utilizing the family’s fame and influence for the grandeur and publicity of a royal christening.
The decision to keep the names of Archie’s godparents private caused quite a stir, deviating from the royal tradition of announcing such information.
Eventually, it was revealed that Harry’s childhood friend Charlie Van Straubenzie, his former nanny Tiggy Pettifer, and Mark Dyer, the former equerry to King Charles, had been chosen.
However, social media was abuzz with speculation that the official photo of Archie’s christening had been heavily photoshopped.
Commenting on the matter, users on social media expressed their doubts.
One user suggested that the individuals in the photo were well-versed in aristocratic circles and knew how to dress in the presence of royalty.
Another claimed that the entire scene appeared staged.
Even Meghan’s sister, Samantha Markle, joined the conversation, stating that she believed the photo had been manipulated.
Samantha expressed her disappointment, highlighting how the family had been ignored during significant events like holidays, weddings, and even Archie’s birth and christening.
She criticized Meghan for trading her entire family for the allure of royalty, adding that she felt sorry for the baby to have a mother like that.
Samantha went on to compare the christening to the story of Beauty and the Beast, implying that Meghan was isolating Archie from his family.
She expressed hope that, in the future, Archie would have the opportunity to meet his relatives and escape the control of his mother.
Samantha concluded by saying that she wished Archie would grow up to be independent-minded and not succumb to a narrow perspective imposed upon him by Meghan.