In 2020, during their "freedom flight" from Canada to the US when they officially relocated, the Duke of Sussex gave a video tour of their private aircraft. The video hinted at their move without immediate public announcement, likely to evade the intense media attention.
In the footage, Prince Harry showcased various aspects of the plane, including Megan's mother, Doria Ragland, comfortably seated, and their two dogs on board. One of the dogs even nestled in a cozy dog bed. Megan herself was shown seated in a regular seat, with baby Archie on her lap. With a smile, she stated, "Say hi, Archie.
We're about to go where mommy's from." However, a recent revelation by a pilot has cast doubt on the presence of Archie on that flight. According to the pilot, there was no real baby Archie on board. Instead, what we see in the Netflix documentary series is a baby doll with a beanie, obscuring the face.
The pilot further claimed that there wasn't a single cry from the baby throughout the journey, as the video was staged with the doll.
The spacious private jet boasts cream and brown interiors, offering ample room for lying down. While loading the luggage onto the plane, the pilot observed all the suitcases and two dogs, along with Doria, accompanying Harry and Meghan. That was all he witnessed on that particular day. The pilot expressed surprise regarding a scene in the Netflix series where Megan appeared to be holding a baby, believed to be Archie, on her lap. He emphatically stated that it was beyond imagination and called them liars and scammers.
According to reports, Harry and Meghan's preferred aircraft is a lavish 12-seater. Liberty Jet reported that their private jet has an estimated retail price of around 6.5 million pounds, and that's before factoring in the cost of hiring a pilot. The plane is believed to be rented by the couple for their trips, as per British royal protocol.
Regarding their children's titles, both Lilibet and Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, their four-year-old son, are entitled to the titles of prince and princess, as they are grandchildren of the current monarch.
The children were eligible for these titles since Charles became king. Archie Mountbatten-Windsor's birth certificate was released 11 days after his birth, confirming that he was born on May 6th.
Interestingly, Meghan's name was altered on the certificate, removing her previous names Rachel and Megan, and now she is simply referred to as Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex. The name change on public documents in 2019 was not her own decision, as clarified by a spokesperson. It was dictated by the palace, as evidenced by documents from senior palace officials. The Duchess of Sussex stated in a released statement that the change was not requested by her.
These revelations shed light on the circumstances surrounding Archie's birth and the involvement of a surrogate mother. However, it is important to note that these claims are based on the pilot's account and not official confirmation from the palace.
