Royal Drama Unfolds: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Children Caught in Title Dispute

Amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's titles, a new chapter has unfolded regarding what their children will be called.

The couple's offspring, Archie and Lilibet, were not bestowed with HRH titles at birth due to their place in the line of succession.

However, recent formal discussions have led to a significant change in their titles.

The latest development came with the christening of one-year-old Lilibet, during which a spokesperson for Harry and Meghan officially referred to her as a princess.

Confirming this, a royal source disclosed that the king had been informed of the couple's decision to use the title for their children.

Despite this, the British Royal Family's website does not list the Sussexes' kids as prince or princess.

Notably, the website was promptly updated to reflect the title changes, indicating Meghan's influence in the matter.

This move has sparked speculations about Meghan's intentions, with some viewing it as a strategic maneuver to ensure her daughter is recognized as a princess.

The situation has been labeled as a “Meghan name game” by critics.

In a surprising turn of events, it was revealed that Lily had already been baptized on a Netflix reality show back in December.

The ceremony was conducted by the Archbishop of Los Angeles, Reverend John Taylor, with a small gathering of 20 to 30 guests, including Meghan's mother Doria Ragland and Lilibet's godfather Tyler Perry.

Unlike Archie, who was baptized in England under the Church of England, Lilibet's christening took place overseas.

The issue of royal titles for the Sussexes' children has been further complicated by King Charles's vision of a streamlined monarchy with fewer working royals and reduced titles.

While Prince William and Kate's titles were automatically updated on the Royal Family's website following the Queen's passing, no such change was made for Archie and Lilibet.

According to a longstanding tradition dating back to King George V in 1917, Archie and Lilibet technically have the option to be referred to as Prince and Princess, respectively.

However, the official line of succession still designates them as Master and Miss, raising questions about the discrepancy in their titles compared to other royal children.

Reports suggest that tensions have arisen behind the scenes over the lack of titles for Archie and Lilibet, with Harry and Meghan expressing discontent.

In a revealing interview with Oprah Winfrey last year, Meghan disclosed discussions within the Royal Family about denying Archie a royal title, along with concerns about his security and skin tone.

As the saga continues, it remains unclear how the dispute over the Sussexes' children's titles will unfold.

The intricacies of royal protocol, coupled with personal desires and historical traditions, have created a complex narrative surrounding Archie and Lilibet's place within the royal hierarchy.

Only time will tell how this ongoing saga will impact the young members of the royal family.