Amidst the ongoing saga surrounding Meghan Markle, a new tabloid story has emerged.
According to The Sun, on January 30, it was revealed that the Duchess of Sussex had made changes to her son Archie’s birth certificate.
The alteration involved removing her given name, Rachel Meghan, and leaving only her royal title, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex.
The certificate, which was registered on May 17, 2019, underwent this modification on June 5, 2019, as reported by the Daily Beast.
In typical tabloid fashion, The Sun suggested that this act was somehow directed at Kate Middleton, who, according to U.S. Weekly, included a name on her child’s birth certificate.
Speculations even arose that Markle made this change as a tribute to Princess Diana, whose birth certificates for Prince William and Prince Harry listed her as Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales.
However, Markle’s representative promptly dismissed these claims, releasing a strongly worded statement to shut down the rumors.
This statement, which was shared on Twitter by Harper’s Bazaar editor Romad Scobie, was reportedly sent to several publications following The Sun’s article.
The statement clarified that the name change on public documents in 2019 was mandated by the palace itself, as confirmed by senior palace officials.
It emphasized that neither Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, nor Prince Harry had requested this alteration.
The statement criticized the tabloid’s attempt to turn this administrative change into a calculated family snub, labeling it as offensive and laughable.
It urged the media to focus on more pressing matters rather than indulging in clickbait tactics.
Clearly, the Sussexes are not pleased with this situation, and one can hardly blame them.
As their statement rightly pointed out, there are far more important issues to be concerned about, notably the ongoing global pandemic.
In other news, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have seemingly caused a stir within the royal family by opting for a non-British baptism for their daughter, Lila.
The couple chose to christen their youngest child in an intimate ceremony at their Montecito Mansion in California, bypassing the traditional British baptism.
This decision reportedly left King Charles and Prince William heartbroken.
The event, attended only by their American friends, featured an Anglican ceremony officiated by the Anglican Bishop of Los Angeles, Reverend John Taylor.
Among the guests was the couple’s billionaire godfather, Tyler Perry.
Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, was also present and even danced to a playlist featuring songs from Meghan and Harry’s wedding reception.
Additionally, a gospel choir performed “Oh Happy Day” and “This Little Light of Mine.”
Although King Charles, Queen Consort Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales were invited, they declined to attend the ceremony.
This move by Meghan and Harry further solidifies their separation from the traditional British royal customs.
Having stepped down as senior working royals in 2020 and relocated to the United States, they continue to forge their own path, unbound by the expectations and traditions of the royal family.
As the Sussexes navigate their new life away from the monarchy, it is evident that they are determined to establish their own identity and make choices that align with their personal beliefs and values.
While their decisions may not always please everyone, it is crucial to remember that there are more significant matters at hand that require our attention.