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Mystery Surrounds Archie Harrison’s Birth: Unraveling the Royal Confusion
For two years now, the birth of Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor has been shrouded in speculation and intrigue.
Questions have arisen about whether he was truly born at Portland Hospital in London, as officially stated, or if there is more to the story.
The inconsistencies surrounding his birth have led to a whirlwind of theories, particularly sparked by comments from his father, Prince Harry.
The drama began with Meghan Markle's fluctuating baby bump during her pregnancy, which raised eyebrows and fueled curiosity.
One particular remark from Harry caught everyone off guard when he mentioned witnessing a child change significantly within the first two weeks of life.
This comment left many puzzled.
Was he hinting that Archie might be older than reported?
The official birth certificate states May 6, 2019, as his birthday, and Archie was introduced to the world just a couple of days later.
So, what did Harry really mean?
Was it an innocent slip of the tongue, or was there something deeper at play?
Observers noted that Meghan shot him a look after his statement, adding to the speculation.
The circumstances of Archie's birth have also sparked debate.
Initially, it was rumored that Meghan intended to have a home birth, but that idea seemingly fell through as the birth certificate confirmed the use of Portland Hospital.
Several puzzling details emerged from that day, including the timeline of events.
On the afternoon of May 6, 2019, it was announced that Meghan had gone into labor in the early hours, yet just 20 minutes later, news broke that Archie was born at 5:26 AM.
The language used in the official announcements raised eyebrows as well.
One announcement stated that the Duchess of Sussex had been “delivered of a son,” rather than simply stating she delivered him herself.
Another curious phrasing claimed that the Duke of Sussex was by “her Royal Highness's side,” a detail that remains uncorrected on the palace's official website.
Adding to the confusion, the Royal Baby Bulletin lacked the signature of the attending doctor and did not specify where the birth actually took place.
Initially, Dr. Penelope Law was reported to be the delivering physician, but her husband later disputed this claim, leading to the article naming her being retracted.
Interestingly, Dr. Law is also mentioned in the biography “Finding Freedom” as Meghan's doctor.
When Meghan gave birth to her second child, Lilibet, it was revealed that she was assisted over the phone by Dr. Gorey Motha, who allegedly helped with Archie's delivery as well.
Dr. Motha is known for her holistic approach to childbirth, but it raised questions as to why she did not sign the birth announcement as a witness.
All these inconsistencies could simply be chalked up to oddities or technical errors, as Buckingham Palace described them.
In addition to the birth mystery, Meghan and Harry made headlines by refusing Archie's title of Earl of Dumbarton.
They expressed concerns that such a title could expose him to bullying, particularly because of the word “dumb.”
A royal source shared that both parents were worried about how this title might affect their son.
Interestingly, while they turned down the Earl title, Meghan and Harry had considered having Archie recognized as a prince.
They believed this designation would offer him a layer of protection and security, diverging from traditional royal protocols.