In a recent report from the Sunday Times, it has been revealed that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have chosen the godparents for their son Archie.
The couple named Tiggy Pettifer, Prince Harry’s childhood nanny, formerly known as Legge Burke, as Archie’s godmother.
Alongside her, Harry’s close friend and mentor Mark Dyer was chosen as the godfather.
However, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex themselves have not confirmed these selections, keeping their children’s lives shrouded in secrecy.
The mysteries surrounding Archie have caught the attention of many, including Deanna Eppers on Quora.
Eppers questions why Meghan limited the number of cameras and press when she introduced Archie to the world.
It seems peculiar, considering Meghan’s fame addiction, that she would not invite every news outlet to capture the moment.
Additionally, during the presentation of Archie, the cameras were not given a good look at the baby, who remained still and silent, which is unusual for newborns.
Some even noticed Harry’s thumb appearing white due to the pressure he applied to make the baby breathe.
Another questionable moment arose when Harry mentioned that Archie was two weeks old but quickly corrected himself.
Eppers wonders why someone would forget how many days old their child is and speculates whether Archie was delivered by a surrogate two weeks before the couple officially picked him up.
Adding fuel to the fire, Eppers points out that there is no evidence of Archie’s christening on the date that was announced.
The Archbishop of Canterbury was attending a synod meeting far away on that day, making it impossible for him to be present.
Eppers also suggests that the photo released from the christening appears to have been heavily photoshopped, and questions why the Archbishop or other members of the royal family haven’t come forward to address these discrepancies.
It begs the question of why Harry and Meghan aren’t being held accountable for these inconsistencies.
Meghan Markle herself has faced criticism for her comments regarding HRH titles and security demands, especially as she transitions into her new life in the United States.
Royal commentator Jonathan Sacerdoti highlights her complaint about releasing a photo of Archie to the royal rota, expressing her confusion as to why she should follow that protocol when she could simply post it on her Instagram.
Sacerdoti explains that the royal rota is designed to minimize press intrusion in the lives of the royals, as the press shares information amongst themselves, which the palace carefully regulates.
It seems contradictory that Meghan would complain about press intrusion while also criticizing the system in place to reduce it.
Furthermore, there is speculation about the future titles of Archie and his sister Lilibet.
The Queen of Denmark recently stripped half of her grandchildren of their titles, sparking a wider discussion on royal titles.
Royal historian Marlene Koenig sees this as part of a trend within European royal families to slim down their ranks.
She explains that George V initiated this process in 1917 by limiting the HRH and Prince/Princess titles to the children of the Sovereign, grandchildren in the male line, and the eldest son of the eldest son of the Prince of Wales.
Koenig notes that most of Europe’s monarchies are now moving towards gender equality within their royal families.
As the mysteries surrounding Archie persist and discussions about royal titles continue, the public remains captivated by the enigmatic world of the Sussexes.
Only time will tell if more revelations will come to light or if the cloud of secrecy will remain intact.