Prince Harry and Meghan’s children are now known as Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, an update on the royal family’s official website has confirmed. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s children received the titles upon the accession of their grandfather King Charles six months ago.
The Sussexes publicly used Lili’s title for the first time on Wednesday when they announced her christening. The siblings are now listed on royal.uk’s line of succession page as Prince Archie of Sussex and Princess Lilibet of Sussex.
They were previously Master Archie Mountbatten-Windsor and Miss Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor. The children are sixth and seventh in line to the throne.
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A spokesperson for Harry and Meghan said the decision to use the titles had been “settled for some time in alignment with Buckingham Palace”.
“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,” the spokesperson said.
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