Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have officially named their children as Prince Archie of Sussex and Princess Lilibet of Sussex on the Royal Family website.
This decision, which the couple considers their birthright, follows the recent announcement of their daughter’s christening.
The public acknowledgment of Lilibet as a princess is a significant moment, affirming that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will indeed bestow royal titles upon their offspring.
The entitlement to these titles was granted when King Charles III ascended to the throne, a customary practice for those born into prominent positions within the royal family.
Uncertainty loomed over whether Harry and Meghan’s children would inherit royal titles, given the strained relations between the couple and the rest of the royal family.
This tension was further fueled by Harry’s revelations in his memoir, “Spare,” which shed light on the complexities within the monarchy.
Having distanced themselves from royal duties in 2020 and relocated to California, questions arose regarding the royal status of their children.
Notably, Harry and Meghan expressed their desire for Archie and Lilibet to have the autonomy to choose whether to embrace their titles as they mature.
In light of these developments, a group of royal experts was consulted to gauge public sentiment on Harry and Meghan’s decision to confer titles upon their children.
Surprisingly, a resounding 88% of the experts disagreed with this choice, with one expert emphatically stating their dissent.
The prevailing opinion among these experts is that the monarchy should undergo a period of streamlining, with HRH and Prince and Princess titles reserved exclusively for the offspring of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Additionally, it is suggested that individuals holding these titles must maintain permanent residence in the UK and commence official public duties on behalf of the monarch by the age of 18.
One of the royal experts questioned the necessity of bestowing titles upon such young children, particularly considering the absence of active royal engagements by their parents.
The expert argued that delaying the assignment of titles until the children reach adulthood would be a more pragmatic approach.
Highlighting the couple’s desire to provide their children with a semblance of normalcy away from the pressures of royal life, the expert expressed concerns about the potential burdens associated with being addressed as Prince and Princess from a young age.
The decision by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to designate their children as Prince and Princess has sparked a debate among royal enthusiasts and experts alike.