In an interview with People, published this Wednesday, March 8, a spokesman for the Sussexes used the title “princess” to refer to Lilibet, the youngest daughter of Harry and Meghan. A use that raises many questions.
Since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Archie and Lilibet can claim the titles of prince and princess. According to information from People, relayed this Wednesday, March 8, it seems that the Sussexes are now using it. Indeed, a spokesperson for the couple used the title of “Princess Lilibet Diana” to refer to Meghan and Harry’s youngest daughter, who was christened on March 3. According to the tabloid, the Palace should soon update “its website to add the titles of Archie and Lilibet”.
However, this latest information leaves some experts stunned. “It’s fascinating that Prince Harry and Meghan’s spokesperson would use the title ‘princess’ for Lilibet. I understand that the King had to issue letters patent before they were allowed to do so. Has His Majesty done so?”, said on Twitter the journalist of the Daily Mail, Richard Eden. As a reminder, the awarding of royal titles is left to the discretion of the monarch.
Contradictory information
Last January, the Daily Mail mentioned a “compromise” between Charles III and the Sussexes. According to our colleagues, Archie and Lilibet can use their titles in the United States on the condition that their parents are “respectful of the institution”. However, at the beginning of March, these revelations had been questioned by the royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams. According to the Express, the latter had assured that the children of Prince Harry had “very little chance” of receiving the titles of “prince” and “princess”. Case to follow …
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