Archie and Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor are now prince and princess after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle decided to give them royal titles. The Sussexes explained that it was their birthright, though if the two young children will be invited to King Charles’ coronation is still unknown.

Harry and Meghan have reportedly received an invite from the king to attend the coronation on May 6, but it’s yet unclear if they will join the celebration. One thing that seems to be set in stone is that Camilla’s grandchildren will all play significant roles on the big day.

One royal expert argued that Camilla’s decision might make royal fans angry. Another Palace insider, meanwhile, even suggested that Harry and Meghan chose to style their children prince and princess in retaliation.

When Harry and Meghan left royal life behind, they did not renounce their royal titles. So the Duke remains in the line of succession, and his two children, Archie and Lilibet, are currently behind him at sixth and seventh in line for the throne.

The two Sussex children were listed as Master Archie Mountbatten-Windsor and Miss Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor in the line of succession. But now, a considerable alteration has been made, which may give an idea of what the future could hold.

In early March, Lilibet Diana, who turns two in June, was christened by the Archbishop of Los Angeles, the Rev John Taylor. Her name is now Princess Lilibet Diana. Harry and Meghan, in a statement, said they believe the princess title is her “birthright.”

But was the change only to do with Harry and Meghan setting things to rights the way they see them in their eyes? Well, according to a royal expert, the timing of the announcement might have another explanation – and it’s one that concerns vengeance.

About 20 to 30 guests attended Lilibet’s private christening at the Sussexes’ Montecito, California, home, according to the Mirror.

Since their grandpa became king, the children’s titles have been a birthright. According to a spokesperson for the couple, “this matter has been settled for some time in alignment with Buckingham Palace.”

Archie & Lilibet is now prince and princess

The Royal Family’s website has been updated, listing Archie and Lilibet as Prince Archie of Sussex and Princess Lilibet of Sussex. This marks the first time their royal titles have been used publicly.

The fact that Archie and Lilibet now hold the titles of prince and princess has left many people puzzled. Meghan addressed this topic during the well-known Oprah interview shortly after she and Harry moved to the United States.

“They were saying they didn’t want him to be a prince or princess, not knowing what the gender would be, which would be different from protocol,” she explained.

In 1917, George V established rules that are still followed today. He decreed that the children of the sons of any Sovereign “shall have and at all times hold and enjoy the style title or attribute of Royal Highness with their titular dignity of Prince or Princess prefixed to their respective Christian names or with their other titles of honor.”

In simpler terms, the grandchildren of the reigning monarch are entitled to the titles His Royal Majesty and Her Royal Majesty. However, this rule does not extend to great-grandchildren.

There is, however, one notable exception: the children of the eldest son of the heir. This is why Prince William and Kate Middleton’s children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis – were granted royal titles while Queen Elizabeth was still alive.

Following the death of the Queen and the accession of Charles to the throne, Archie and Lilibet became entitled to their royal titles. Therefore, the children are entitled to them regardless of Harry and Meghan’s situation.

“Discussions took place after the Queen’s funeral”

According to the Daily Mirror, Harry and Meghan reportedly do not wish to deny their children their birthright. Instead, they want Archie and Lilibet to have the opportunity to decide for themselves whether to keep or renounce their titles when they grow older.

It is expected that Archie and Lilibet will not use their royal titles in everyday situations, reserving them primarily for formal occasions.

“It wasn’t clear if they would use them or not since Harry and Meghan have left the family as working royals and headed to the States,” TalkTV Royal Editor Sarah Hewson told Sky.

“We understand discussions took place after the Queen’s funeral and it has been agreed that they will be known formally as prince and princess – although Harry and Meghan won’t be using it in everyday life.”

Harry and Meghan have been very vocal about their experiences within the royal family. However, critics continue to argue that their frequent discussions about royal life – through projects like Netflix, Spotify, and book deals – are motivated by financial gain.

Sarah Hewson has suggested that the new titles for Archie and Lilibet could potentially benefit their parents financially. However, this remains speculation.

Meanwhile, royal insider Richard Eden has presented another theory, one involving Camilla and her grandchildren.

Prince George, the grandson of King Charles and son of Prince William, is rumored to play a part in the coronation. According to recent allegations, Camilla’s grandchildren may potentially be involved.

At the coronation, Camilla’s grandchildren will play a significant part.

Camilla is the mother of two children, Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes, and has five grandchildren: Tom’s children, Lola and Freddy, and Laura’s children, Eliza and twins Louis and Gus. It has been previously disclosed that her grandchildren refer to her by the nickname “GaGa.”