In a surprising turn of events, it has been revealed that the late queen was taken aback upon learning that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had opted to name their newborn daughter after the late monarch's childhood nickname.
The revelation, as reported by TV personality and socialite Lady Colin Campbell, sheds light on the unexpected choice made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
During a discussion on GB News, Lady Colin Campbell suggested that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may have misled the queen regarding the name they had selected for their baby girl.
Contrary to the queen's belief that the infant would be named Elizabeth, the couple decided to christen her Lilibet, causing a stir within the royal family.
Expressing her views on the matter, Lady Colin Campbell remarked, “I think they had to have lied, because my information was that Harry asked her if he could name his daughter after her and she thought the name was going to be Elizabeth.”
The revelation of the chosen name came as a shock to the late queen, who felt blindsided by the decision.
The discussion further delved into the implications of naming the baby Lilibet, with GB News host Patrick Christie's questioning the sensitivity of the choice and whether it presented any challenges.
Commentator Phil Dampier reflected on the situation, noting the profound sadness experienced by the late queen during the final months of her life, exacerbated by the perceived betrayal by her grandson and his wife.
In his recent book titled “Charles III, New King You Caught,” author Robert Hardman detailed the queen's intense reaction upon discovering that Meghan and Harry had bestowed the name Lilibet on their daughter.
The use of the monarch's childhood nickname stirred emotions within the royal household, with aides noting a level of anger in the queen that had rarely been witnessed before.
Unlike her older brother, Lilibet, who is now two years old, the newborn princess was born in America and received a middle name in tribute to her late grandmother, Princess Diana.
Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor entered the world on June 4, 2021, in Santa Barbara, California, marking a significant moment for the Sussex family.
Meghan and Harry had previously indicated that they would not have chosen the name Lilibet if the late queen had not expressed her support for it.
