Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: the title they refused for their son Archie
Archie Mountbatten-Windsor did not inherit a title when he was born. And there is one in particular that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry absolutely did not want for their son, because of a very special reason.
Freed from any commitment to the British royal family for several months, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry live a peaceful life in Montecito, not far from Santa Barbara, in the United States. A city where they can live surrounded by nature, in a sumptuous, comfortable mansion. Besides a library, a gym, two saunas and a wine cellar, the Sussex property also has a huge field with chickens.
Animals that Lilibet's big brother particularly likes. “Archie is really happy because he has room to run however he wants. The house was sold with this playground where it will quickly climb everywhere ”, specified a source with People several months ago. A little boy who grew up far from royal protocol and who did not inherit a title when he was born.
"It starts with the word 'idiot'"
And while Meghan Markle told Oprah Winfrey that Archie didn't get a title because of his skin color, there's one in particular the couple absolutely didn't want for the little boy. This is the title of Earl of Dumbarton, and for a very special reason! As a source close to the couple reported to The Telegraph, the word "Dumbarton" begins with "dumb," which means "dumb" in American slang. The Sussexes were very afraid their son would be bullied over the word.
"They didn't like the idea of Archie being called the Earl of Dumbarton because it starts with the word 'idiot'. They were worried about the consequences," said the relative. "It's not just Meghan. who pointed out the potential pitfalls of that word, that bothered Harry as well, "another source reported. As the Mirror recalls, the title Earl of Dumbarton was created for Lord George Douglas in 1675, for his help during the Franco-Dutch war But no title is needed for Archie, who has inherited the best role: that of big brother!
