In a recent announcement, it has been revealed that despite the Duke and Duchess of Sussex relinquishing their royal duties, their two children, Archie Harrison and Lilibet Diana, will still retain the titles of Prince and Princess.
The lack of HRH designation for the children at birth was due to them being great-grandchildren of the monarch, rendering them ineligible for the coveted title.
The ongoing debate surrounding whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children would use their royal titles intensified following rumors of tensions within the royal family after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September.
However, recent developments have seemingly put an end to the speculation, with the news of one-year-old Lilibet's baptism on Wednesday.
The christening ceremony took place on March 3 at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Montecito residence, where Archbishop of Los Angeles, Reverend John Taylor, officiated.
This marked the first public address of Lilibet as Princess, a title bestowed upon her upon her grandfather King Charles III's ascension, sparking significant controversy.
Reports suggest that King Charles was informed of Harry and Meghan's decision to use the name for their children, with appropriate consultations conducted prior to Lilibet's christening.
The resolution of the dispute over Archie and Lilibet's royal titles appears to be near its conclusion, bringing clarity to the situation.
The lineage of the Sussex's firstborn, Archie, was established without the HRH title upon his birth in May 2018.
Unlike the intervention by the late Queen Elizabeth II for Prince William and Kate's children, the same did not apply to Harry's future offspring.
Historian Marlene Kenneg highlighted the significance of birth order in determining titles, emphasizing the distinction between the children of a Duke and those of the Prince of Wales.
The 1917 letters patent issued by King George V outlined the rules governing royal titles, distinguishing between the children of the sovereign and those of the sons of the sovereign.
This historical context sheds light on the rationale behind the styling of Harry and Meghan's children as offspring of a Duke rather than with HRH titles.
Victoria Arbiter, a prominent royal commentator, noted that the Queen's decision to revise the letters patent in 2012 reflected a deliberate exclusion of Harry's future children from the HRH designation.
However, the dynamics shifted following the demise of Queen Elizabeth and the ascension of King Charles, granting Archie and Lilibet the right to bear the titles of Prince and Princess.
The evolution of the royal titles saga surrounding Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie underscores the intricate interplay between tradition, lineage, and royal protocols.
As the dust settles on this chapter, the clarity provided by recent events marks a significant milestone in the ongoing narrative of the Sussex family's relationship with the monarchy.
