The palace has announced that the issue of titles for Archie and Lilibet will be addressed after the official mourning period.
It is important to note that the royal family will observe an additional seven days of mourning following the funeral on Monday.
The question of titles, which has stirred up a storm of controversy, now arises.
As per the law, with Charles ascending to the throne, sons of the sovereign are entitled to the prince title and the HRH title, while their children are also entitled to the HRH title.
This is why Prince Andrew’s daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie, are referred to as their royal highnesses – Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York.
Observant royal watchers may have noticed that on the official royal website, Archie and Lilibet are not yet addressed as Prince and Princess.
The reason behind this is that a formal decision regarding the announcement of their titles is yet to be made.
While it is unlikely that they will be granted the HRH title, considering Harry and Meghan’s decision to relinquish it, it is believed that they will be bestowed with the titles of Prince and Princess.
These titles hold considerable significance as they could potentially impact future events involving the couple.
Will we witness the long-awaited release of Harry’s autobiography?
Will there be more interviews that criticize the royal family?
The matter of titles became a topic of intense debate after the Oprah interview, where Harry and Meghan suggested that Archie was denied a title due to concerns about his skin color.
This suggestion was met with outrage, as the real reason Archie was not given the title of Prince was because he is the great-grandson of the monarch.
He can only obtain or be granted that title as the grandson of the monarch, which he is now entitled to.
We must wait and see if it will be bestowed upon him.
For Harry and Meghan, who desire a low-profile life for their children, the issue of security is of utmost importance.
Being an HRH comes with the advantage of taxpayer-funded royal protection security whenever they visit the UK.
However, this has raised concerns about their safety during their visits.
Harry has appealed to the British Home Office to allow him to personally cover the cost of royal security, but his request has been denied.
Consequently, Harry plans to challenge this decision through the UK courts.
Considering their global fame and the divisive nature of their public image, it is understandable that many believe they have a valid case for security.
However, some argue that as non-working royals who have amassed significant personal wealth, they should finance their own private security.
In conclusion, the controversy surrounding the titles of Archie and Lilibet continues to captivate public attention.
While the official announcement is pending, the implications of these titles on future events and the couple’s security remain subjects of interest and debate.