However, rumors circulated, with Princess Anne suggesting that the palace had issued a statement stating that Archie was born via a surrogate. This announcement was later removed.
Archie has been seen in at least two different variations, with some noting his blonde and ginger features. This observation leads to the question of whether they have five adopted, borrowed, leased, or surrogate children.
Any of these variations would mean there are no princes or princesses as children at Montecito Palace. If the children are any of the aforementioned, they must be registered by law, which doesn't appear to be the case. Margie would have been registered in both the UK and the USA, yet there is no record of such registration.
Lady Colin Campbell claimed that an announcement was made in the early hours of the morning stating that Archie had been born via a surrogate. The origin of this announcement was supposedly Kensington Palace. Lady Colin Campbell mentioned that there was a typographical error on the official website, which was attributed to hacking. Nevertheless, this announcement spread globally, with screenshots as evidence.
The core of the story lies in the fact that Kensington Palace initially issued an announcement stating that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had used the services of a surrogate, and they apologized for any inconvenience. The typographical error in the second sentence, with a lowercase "wii," was the mistake Lady Colin Campbell referred to. The apology for inconvenience referred to the misleading information provided by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle regarding Megan's labor. They had returned home before she was supposed to be in labor, causing confusion.
The first announcement mentioned Megan as "Her Royal Highness," and the birth confirmation statement had awkward phrasing. It should have simply stated, "The Duchess of Sussex has delivered a son."
Questions arise about the authenticity of Archie and Lilibet, with some suggesting they are not genuine, and the royal family is aware of this. Royal household staff claim that none of the royals have met them. This raises the question of why they are included in the line of succession.
A majority of Britons seem to want Prince Harry and his children, Archie and Lilibet, removed from the line of succession. According to a recent poll conducted by Express UK, 66 percent of respondents believe that the Duke of Sussex and his two children should not be in line for the throne. Only 18 percent think they should remain in the line of succession. This poll surveyed 1,624 British adults between January 25th and 26th.
It's worth noting that Prince Harry still remains fifth in line to the throne, with his son Archie sixth and Lilibet seventh. The poll results show agreement among both Labour and Conservative voters, with 65 percent and 66 percent respectively in favor of removing Harry from the line of succession. This unity also extends to both Brexit supporters (65 percent) and remainers (67 percent) supporting their removal.
It is believed that Prince Charles did not give his consent for his two youngest grandchildren, who hold titles. Harry and Megan have gained notoriety for pushing certain narratives, possibly in an attempt to make them official. For instance, King Charles refrained from publicly wishing his youngest granddaughter a happy birthday, and his relationship with his son continues to be strained.
This decision not to acknowledge his granddaughter's birthday, nor Prince Archie's last month, reflects the tension in their relationship and may signal a shift in social media practices going forward.