Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Christening Blunder: A Royal Faux Pas

In a surprising turn of events, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have found themselves in hot water over a glaring mistake in their announcement regarding the christening of their daughter, Princess Lilibet.

The couple, who stepped back from royal duties and now reside in California, made headlines in March 2023 when they revealed that their daughter would be baptized at their home in Montecito.

However, it seems that their statement didn't quite hit the mark.

During a segment on “Good Morning Britain,” presenter Kate Garraway pointed out a significant error in the Sussexes' announcement.

While the couple had previously celebrated the christening of their son, Archie, in Windsor shortly after his birth in May 2019, the landscape had changed by the time Lilibet arrived in June 2021.

With the couple no longer part of the royal family, the context surrounding Lilibet's baptism was notably different.

Harry and Meghan's statement included the first official use of Lilibet's royal title, Princess Lilibet Diana.

This was a monumental moment for the family, but the excitement was somewhat overshadowed by the blunder highlighted by Garraway.

She noted that the couple had inaccurately referred to the Reverend John Taylor as the Archbishop of Los Angeles, which he is not.

Garraway pointed out the irony in this mistake, especially considering that Harry and Meghan have often emphasized the importance of accuracy and representation in their public statements.

“You're worried the Sussexes aren't particularly helping themselves, aren't you?”

she remarked, casting doubt on their attention to detail.

The Reverend John Taylor, who conducted the baptism, has an interesting background.

Before his religious career, he worked in politics and even served under former President Richard Nixon.

It's worth noting that Harry has had a complicated relationship with the media, and such inaccuracies could potentially undermine their message about seeking truth in press coverage.

The timing of Lilibet's baptism also raised eyebrows.

Baptized just three months shy of her second birthday, some commentators wondered if the delay was strategic.

Unlike Archie, who was christened as a toddler, Lilibet's baptism came much later, leading to speculation about the couple's intentions.

Royal commentator Daniela Elza suggested that the Sussexes might have been attempting to create a narrative around Lilibet's baptism.