Prince Harry and Meghan Markle caused a stir when they quit royal life in 2020 and moved to Sunny California. This much talked dramatic shift in their roles left many details about their new life somewhat murky. Recently, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a short trip to Nigeria. Much to their bad luck, Harry and Meghan’s trip ended up making King Charles and Prince William angry. Why? It is because the visit felt much like a Royal Tour but under a different banner. This time, a new evidence emerges to fan the flames. Find out!
Prince Harry: Prince Archie’s Birth Certificate Push Harry’s Title Under Scrutiny
The current status of Prince Harry in the royal hierarchy remains quite unclear. For instance, Prince Archie’s birth certificate omits the title “Prince” from the US-based royal’s name. Royal detectives noticed that Archie’s document lists Harry’s full name as “His Royal Highness Henry Charles Albert David Duke of Sussex.” We wonder why the “Prince” is missing. This omission stands out, especially when compared to the birth certificates of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s kids.
The birth certificates of George, Charlotte, and Louis reflect Will’s full name and official titles. They list the Wales royal as “His Royal Highness Prince William Arthur Philip Louis Duke of Cambridge.” Similarly, The birth certificates of the future King and his estranged brother follow the same trend. The document records King Charles, then a prince, as “His Royal Highness Prince Charles Philip Arthur George Prince of Wales.”
We get it that Prince Harry has a more extensive title than other royals. The absence of “Prince” on Archie’s certificate seems more than a simple oversight. However, The Duke, who knows his long title by heart, wouldn’t forget such a crucial part. So, did he deliberately have his “Prince” title removed from Archie’s birth certificate? The Sussexes welcomed baby Archie just months after their formal exit in January 2020.
Interestingly, Archie’s document lists Meghan’s name as “Rachel Meghan Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex.” And her role as, “Princess of the United Kingdom.” On the flipside, Princess Lilibet’s birth certificate records Harry’s first name as “The Duke of Sussex” and his surname as “HRH.” Harry can no longer use “His Royal Highness” after departing the royal realm. This discrepancy prompts us to question Harry’s stance on his royal status.
Prince Harry might not want to be referred to as a Prince despite giving princely titles to his kids. Do you think the choice of omission is deliberate rather than a mistake? Tell us in the comments. And keep your eyes peeled on TV Season & Spoilers for more juicy updates on the royal family!