Lilibet Lily Diana: A Controversial Name Choice by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made headlines once again with their choice of name for their newborn daughter.

In a surprising move, they decided to honor both the Queen and the late Princess of Wales by naming the baby girl Lilibet Lily Diana Mountbatten-Windsor.

This decision, coming amidst the couple's ongoing criticism of the royal family, has sparked intense debate among royal commentators.

One observer, in particular, has raised doubts about the sincerity of this gesture, suggesting that the olive branch extended by Harry and Meghan may be too little, too late.

Journalist and commentator Petronella Wyatt expressed her skepticism in a scathing opinion piece, questioning the unconventional choice of using the Queen's intimate family nickname as the first name.

Wyatt, writing for The Sun, remarked that while selecting Diana as a middle name seemed fitting, the decision to incorporate Lilibet as the first name raised eyebrows.

Wyatt further pondered whether the couple's naming strategy was an attempt at reconciliation or a subtle form of mockery towards the Queen, given their recent public criticisms of the royal family.

She highlighted the significant rift between Harry and his relatives, emphasizing that even a name like Lilibet Catherine Charlie Wilhelmina would not be sufficient to bridge the divide.

The commentator also questioned why Meghan and Harry did not opt for the more formal name Elizabeth instead of the affectionate moniker used by Prince Philip.

The history of strained relations between the Sussexes and the royal family led Wyatt to speculate on the true intentions behind the choice of name.

She pondered whether Lilibet was intended as a veiled insult or a misguided attempt at reconciliation in light of past grievances.

While some may view it as a heartfelt tribute to a beloved grandmother, others see it as a clumsy gesture given the current circumstances.

Despite the controversy surrounding the name, not everyone shares Wyatt's critical perspective.

Linda Robson from Loose Women offered a different take, expressing her support for the name choice by saying, “I think it's lovely, so good luck to her.”

Lily Lilibet entered the world on June 4, 2021, at 11:40 am, weighing 7lbs 11oz.