The name Lilibet has caused quite a stir ever since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced it as the name of their daughter, who was born on June 4, 2021.
The couple claimed that they had received Queen Elizabeth II’s blessing to use her childhood nickname as a tribute.
However, new evidence from royal author Robert Hardeman’s book, “Charles III, New King, New Court, The Inside Story,” suggests that they may have lied to both the Queen and the public.
According to Hardeman’s book, the Queen was furious when she discovered that Harry and Meghan had named their daughter Lilibet without her permission.
In fact, the Queen reportedly expressed her anger to palace aides, stating, “I don’t own the palaces or the paintings, only my name, and now they’ve taken that.”
This revelation contradicts the couple’s claim that they had the Queen’s support in choosing the name.
Furthermore, it has been revealed that the Queen was not consulted by Harry and Meghan before they made the name announcement to the world.
A palace source informed the BBC that the couple did not seek the Queen’s approval for naming their daughter Lilibet.
This contradicts a statement from a spokesperson for the Sussexes, who insisted that they did have the Queen’s support.
However, Lady Colin Campbell, a royal biographer and critic of Harry and Meghan, challenged this statement.
In an interview with GB News, Lady Colin Campbell asserted that the couple must have lied, as the Queen would never have allowed them to use her name without her consent.
She also accused Harry and Meghan of exploiting the Queen’s popularity and goodwill to enhance their own image and agenda.
The name Lilibet has faced criticism from royal experts and commentators as well.
They argue that it is inappropriate and disrespectful to use the Queen’s personal nickname, which was originally coined by her late father, King George VI, and used by her late husband, Prince Philip.
These critics question the sincerity and authenticity of Harry and Meghan’s tribute, especially considering their history of criticizing and distancing themselves from the monarchy.
They also highlight that Lilibet is not a working member of the royal family and resides in a different country.
The name Lilibet has become symbolic of the rift, drama, and controversy that have plagued the royal family in recent years, particularly following Harry and Meghan’s departure from their royal roles and their relocation to the US.
It has exposed the lies and contradictions in Harry and Meghan’s narrative and their relationship with the Queen and the public.
This naming controversy is far from over and has sparked a scandal within the royal family.
The repercussions of Harry and Meghan’s decision to use the name Lilibet without the Queen’s permission continue to unfold, further straining their already complicated relationship with the monarchy and the public.