Prince Harry caused a stir once again by listing himself as “His Royal Highness” on his daughter’s birth certificate, flouting the agreement he and Meghan made post-Megxit.
Reportedly, Prince Harry included “His Royal Highness” as his last name and identified himself as the “Duke of Sussex”, contradicting his vow to relinquish such titles upon departing from the royal fold.
While The Sun’s assertion that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have abandoned their “HRH” titles raised eyebrows, it’s worth noting they never truly forfeited them. In early the preceding year, following their announcement to step back from primary royal duties, the couple opted for this course.
Meghan, known formally as Rachel Meghan Markle, grabbed headlines when she signed her son Archie’s birth certificate using her full legal name, sidestepping the expected protocol. Opinions on whether this was a rebellious act against the monarchy or simply an exercise of her right to her full name varied, sparking ample discussion upon the revelation of Meghan’s first name as Rachel.
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, born on May 6, 2019, at London’s Portland Hospital to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, holds the seventh spot in the line of succession to the British throne.
His designation on the certificate reads “Prince of the United Kingdom”. In the most recent publicly available document, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born on June 6 at 11:40 a.m. at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, near the family’s estate.
Ever since the nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, public fascination with the Royal Family has endured. Since their marriage, the couple has progressively distanced themselves from traditional royal duties, gaining renown both domestically and internationally.
Their 2020 announcement to step back from their roles as “senior” royals in favor of financial independence sparked widespread public interest and spurred debates on the relevance of monarchy in contemporary society. Despite no longer being formal members of the Royal Family, they retain their titles and participate in select royal engagements.
As they embrace greater autonomy, Prince Harry and Meghan have shifted their focus to causes close to their hearts, including mental health awareness, gender equality, and sustainability. Leveraging their platform, they raise awareness on societal issues and lend support to marginalized communities, inspiring audiences worldwide.
The public’s response to their decision to step away from the Royal Family underscores a growing appetite for progressive change in a society increasingly questioning traditional norms.