Harry and Meghan recently enjoyed a successful three-day visit to Nigeria to promote the Invictus Games. Despite mixed reactions from royal fans and experts in the UK, the couple received a warm welcome in Nigeria, showing their popularity in the second-largest Commonwealth country by population.
While Harry and Meghan were having a great time, reports suggest that Prince William, Kate Middleton, and King Charles were “furious” about the trip. However, it seems likely that the Sussexes will continue making similar “royal” visits even though they’re no longer royals.
Harry and Meghan’s children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are far from their royal relatives in the UK, and it seems Harry isn’t eager to visit the UK with them. It looks like Archie and Lilibet might soon step into the public eye, as their parents reportedly have big plans for their future.
Harry and Meghan’s exit from the royal family meant a different life. However, now, it’s not only about them but also their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Prince Archie & Princess Lilibet
Their firstborn child, Archie, was born in the UK, while they welcomed their daughter, Lilibet, in their new hometown of Montecito, California.
The couple lives in a big mansion dubbed “Fort Knox,” where celebrities such as Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey are among their neighbors.
While the couple has had their hands full in recent years with various projects, including the Netflix series, Harry’s book Spare, and now, Meghan’s lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, their children will always be their priority.
When Harry and Meghan decided to leave the royal family, many of the perks of being royal disappeared. King Charles evicted them from their UK base, Frogmore Cottage; however, they have kept their royal titles.
The many allegations and sensational stories they revealed about royal life left members of the firm, including King Charles, Prince William, and Kate Middleton, furious. Opinions about the Sussexes differ among royal fans and experts, and in March last year, another controversial happening occurred.
Harry and Meghan announced on March 9, 2023, that Lilibet had been christened by the Archbishop of Los Angeles. Her official title became Princess Lilibet Diana and her brother also received a royal title, Prince Archie. In a statement, Harry and Meghan said they believe the prince and princess titles are their “birthright.”
Harry and Meghan decided to give their children royal titles
The christening occurred privately at the Sussexes’ home in Montecito, where around 20 to 30 people were in attendance.
“The children’s titles have been a birthright since their grandfather became monarch. This matter has been settled for some time in alignment with Buckingham Palace,” a spokesman for the couple said at the time.
The fact that Archie and Lilibet now bear the titles of prince and princess has confused many. While it took some time before they received the titles, Meghan actually spoke about the subject during the now-infamous Oprah interview in 2021.
“They were saying they didn’t want [Archie] to be a prince or princess, not knowing what the gender would be, which would be different from protocol,” she said.
It was understood that Harry and Meghan did not want to deny their children their birthrights. Instead, they want Archie and Lilibet to decide whether to keep or drop their titles when they get older.