Meghan Markle claims the royals wanted to stray from ‘protocol’ so Archie wouldn't be a prince
Meghan Markle has claimed the Royal Family wanted to stray away from “protocol” so her son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor wouldn’t have a title.
- Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s son Archie was not given an HRH title and is referred to as ‘Master Archie Mountbatten-Windsor’.
- It was thought this was the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision, yet now Meghan has claimed the Royal Family “didn’t want him to be a prince or a princess”.
- This royal news comes as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry confirm the gender of their second child.
Meghan Markle astounded the world last night as her highly-anticipated “tell-all” interview with talkshow host Oprah Winfrey aired in the United States.
Many British royal fans will no doubt be wondering how to watch Prince Harry and Meghan’s interview in the UK, especially given the remarkable revelations that arose from this astonishing conversation.
Prince Harry and Meghan stepped back as senior royals last year and have since made the move to America and settled in their new LA home. Just last month, the royal couple confirmed they had quit the Royal Family as working royals for good.
Now Meghan has opened up about royal life, speaking out about alleged concerns amongst some royal family members about the colour of baby Archie's skin before he was born. And when it comes to Archie, the Duchess of Sussex made another astonishing revelation.
Meghan, who is currently expecting her and Prince Harry’s second baby, claimed the palace wanted to change the rules so Archie wouldn’t have a title.
Despite being seventh in the royal line of succession and the son of Harry, who could one day be king, Archie was not given an HRH title. Instead, following Archie’s birth, his name was announced as Master Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.
GoodtoKnow Newsletter
Parenting advice, hot topics, best buys and family finance tips delivered straight to your inbox.
This was something that particularly concerned the mother-to-be when she was pregnant.
“I had been asking the institution for help for a long time … after we had gotten back from our Australia tour which was about a year before that and we talked about when things really started to turn and we knew we weren’t being protected, it was during that part of our pregnancy that I began to understand what our continued reality was going to look like,” Meghan shared.
“And that was when they were saying they didn’t want him to be a prince or a princess, which would be different from protocol, and that he wasn’t going to receive security. It was really hard. He wasn’t going to receive security. This went on for our last few months of my pregnancy.
“How does that work? He needs to be safe … but if you’re saying the title is what’s going to affect his protection, we haven’t created this monster machine around us.”
Emma is a Senior Lifestyle Writer with six years of experience working in digital publishing, ranging from book publishing to magazines. She currently looks after all things Lifestyle for Woman&Home, Goodto.com, and My Imperfect Life.
-
Worried about your teen 'being smelly'? They can't help it, according to scientists, and help is on its way to ease the problem
We know that puberty can cause all sorts of smells to emanate from teens - now scientists have revealed exactly what you're smelling, and how evolution contributed.
By Lucy Wigley Published
-
Parenting coach shares 4 'powerful' reframes to try next time it feels like your kid is pushing all your buttons (and #4 is a game changer)
A parenting coach has shared four ways parents can reframe their thoughts when their kid has big emotions. Giving them a try could offer big results in little time.
By Lucy Wigley Published
-
Does Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's new family-friendly Netflix show mean we'll see more of Archie and Lilibet? We share everything we know
Royal fans are hoping to catch a glimpse of the youngsters
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Meghan Markle’s understandable parenting anxiety that means Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet likely won’t visit the UK next month
The Sussex family are meant to be visiting the UK next month, but 'anxiety' over their children's safety means the plans may yet change
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Prince William and Kate Middleton are ‘enthusiastic’ about reconciling with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle - and it’s all for the sake of their children
The Prince and Princess of Wales are reportedly keen to end the royal feud and connect with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Meghan Markle opens up about ‘cruel’ and ‘hateful’ online bullying she experienced throughout her pregnancies - and reveals the one thing that got her through it
Meghan reflected on the struggles she experienced during her pregnancies in an emotional speech at the SXSW festival over the weekend
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet set to benefit massively from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s latest venture - and it proves the couple want the very best future for their children
The royal youngsters aren't the only children whose lives could be changed by the project
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Prince Harry reveals telling insight into his current relationship with father King Charles - and shares ‘top secret’ update on Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in surprise TV interview
Harry has spoken publicly about his father for the first time since his cancer diagnosis
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Prince Harry vowed to never ‘enjoy’ family hobby again after Princess Diana’s death - but he’s taken it back up and it’s all thanks to his children
Harry thought he was 'being mean to' his mum by enjoying it
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle change Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's surname in ‘surprise’ move that proves they will always be royals
The royal couple have rebranded their website and made some poignant changes to their children's names
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published