**Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Stir Controversy with Birth Certificate Alteration and Baptism Snub**

A recent revelation concerning Meghan Markle and Prince Harry has sparked controversy, as Charles reportedly removed Meghan and Archie from the royal lineage due to an unverified birth certificate.

The hospital confirmed this alteration, leading to a flurry of tabloid stories revolving around the Duchess of Sussex.

According to The Sun's report on January 30, Meghan changed her name on Archie's birth certificate, removing “Rachel Meghan” and retaining only “Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex.”

The certificate was initially registered on May 17, 2019, with the change occurring on June 5, 2019, as detailed by the Daily Beast.

In a typical tabloid fashion, The Sun insinuated that this alteration might be perceived as a slight against Kate Middleton, who, according to U.S. Weekly, included a different name on her child's birth certificate.

Speculations also arose, suggesting that Meghan made this adjustment as a tribute to Princess Diana, whose birth certificates for Prince William and Prince Harry list her as “Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales.”

However, Meghan's representative swiftly dismissed these rumors in a strongly worded statement that was widely shared on social media.

The statement clarified that the name change on public documents in 2019 was mandated by the palace, as evidenced by documents from senior palace officials.

It emphasized that neither Meghan nor Prince Harry had requested this alteration.

The couple expressed their frustration with the tabloid coverage, labeling it as a frivolous attempt to create controversy.

The statement urged the public and media to focus on more pressing matters rather than indulging in sensationalized narratives.

Moreover, Meghan and Harry raised eyebrows by opting for a private baptism ceremony for their daughter, Lila, in California, snubbing the traditional British baptism.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex christened their youngest child at their Montecito Mansion in an intimate ceremony, which reportedly left King Charles and Prince William disheartened.

The royal family purportedly disapproved of Meghan and Harry's decision to hold a non-traditional event in California, excluding British royal members.

Having stepped down as senior working royals in 2020 and relocated to the U.S., Meghan and Harry chose to forego a British baptism for their daughter, opting for an Anglican ceremony in Los Angeles.

The event, attended by close American friends and the couple's godfather, Tyler Perry, featured a performance by a gospel choir and a playlist reminiscent of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's wedding reception.

Notably, King Charles, Queen Consort Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales declined the invitation to the ceremony, indicating a further strain in the relationship between the Sussexes and the royal family.