The British royal family is one of the most famous in the world, capturing attention from people and media globally, especially when it comes to their private lives.
This intense focus is a major reason why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle decided to move from Britain to sunny California, seeking a more peaceful life away from the relentless media and paparazzi spotlight.
Harry, determined to protect Meghan from the media’s prying eyes, was intent on preventing her from experiencing the same distress his mother faced due to media intrusion.
After stepping back from their royal roles, Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, chose not to use their HRH titles anymore. This decision stirred up quite a bit of controversy, upsetting individuals like Prince William and King Charles. But if you look closely at Lilibet Diana’s birth certificate, you’ll notice they haven’t completely let go of those titles.
Lilibet Diana entered the world on June 4, 2021, at 11:40 AM Pacific Daylight Time, in Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, California. Her name honors both her great-grandmother and the late Princess Diana.
Although Lilibet was born with the courtesy title “Lady” due to her father being a duke, her name is rarely displayed with a formal title. Recently, The Sun pointed out that Prince Harry recorded himself as “His Royal Highness” on Lilibet’s birth certificate, despite the couple’s earlier statements about not using such titles.
The report from the tabloid highlights that while Harry and Meghan announced they’d forgo the HRH titles, they technically still hold them.
Interestingly, Meghan opted to register her full legal name on their daughter’s birth certificate without mentioning her royal status. However, on their son Archie’s birth certificate, she included “Rachel Meghan, Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Sussex.”
It’s fascinating to see how the nuances of royal protocol and personal choices manifest in something as simple as a birth certificate, reflecting the ongoing complexities of the couple’s relationship with their royal identities.
