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Doria’s Omission from Lilibet’s Name Leaves Queen and Meghan Dumbfounded
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's decision to name their daughter Lilibet instead of Elizabeth has left Queen Elizabeth and Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, surprised and puzzled.
The Queen had initially given Prince Harry permission to name his daughter after her, assuming it would be Elizabeth, only to discover the choice of Lilibet.
This unexpected revelation came after a phone call with the Duke of Sussex, as revealed by royal acquaintance Nicky Haslam.
Haslam, known for his connections with various royals, including the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Michael of Kent, expressed on a recent podcast that the Sussexes should have honored Doria by naming their daughter after her.
Meghan was accused of overlooking her close relationship with Doria when deciding on the names for her newborn, leading to the omission of Doria's name from Lilibet's.
The absence of Doria's name from Lilibet's sparked discussions among royal watchers, highlighting the couple's apparent desire to distance themselves from the royal family while still retaining royal titles and naming their child after the Queen.
Critics pointed out that including Doria's name would have been a fitting tribute to the strong women in their lives, questioning the reasoning behind the choice of Lilibet over honoring Meghan's mother.
While some speculated that Lilibet was chosen as a nod to Doria, royal expert Mr. Myers expressed surprise at the lack of reference to the Duchess of Sussex's mother in the name selection process.
He emphasized the tradition of incorporating names from both sides of the family, indicating a departure from this norm in the Sussexes' decision.
Further fueling the intrigue surrounding Lilibet's name choice, Haslam claimed that the Queen had anticipated the baby would be named Elizabeth, not Lilibet.
The revelation that Harry and Meghan opted for Lilibet instead left the Queen pleasantly surprised but also questioning why they didn't choose to honor Meghan's mother with the name Doria, which Haslam deemed as the “prettiest name ever.”
In response to the speculation and criticism, a spokesperson for the Sussexes declined to comment on Haslam's claims, leading to heightened tensions between the couple and the royal family.
Reports emerged of Doria leaving the Sussexes' residence in the middle of the night, indicating potential discord following the naming controversy.
The mystery deepened as it was revealed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex faced backlash over allegations that they did not seek the Queen's approval to use her family nickname, Lilibet.
This prompted a legal dispute with the BBC, with Prince Harry and Meghan vehemently denying the claims and asserting that they had discussed the name with the Queen beforehand.
As conflicting narratives and unanswered questions surround the naming of Lilibet, the public remains intrigued by the dynamics within the royal family and the choices made by Meghan and Harry.
The decision to name their daughter Lilibet has stirred controversy and raised eyebrows, underscoring the complexities of navigating familial relationships and royal traditions in the modern spotlight.