Diana felt that as the mother of the Prince of Wales and the future King, she should have retained her HRH status. However, in Harry's case, the situation is different due to his decision to step back from royal duties and leave the country to settle in the United States with his wife, Meghan.
This has led some to argue that King Charles should consider revoking Harry's HRH status, as he and Meghan are no longer working members of the royal family and are residing outside the UK. Some even suggest that Harry should relinquish his Prince and Duke of Sussex titles, effectively adopting a commoner status as Mr. Harry Mountbatten-Windsor.
In recent developments, there has been a debate regarding whether Prince Harry is seeking revenge against his father, King Charles III, for their eviction from their British home at Frogmore Cottage. Additionally, the revelation that Camilla's grandchildren will have roles at the coronation may have further upset Harry and Meghan, potentially motivating them to secure titles for their own children. However, this decision could have unintended consequences for their daughter, who might face embarrassment or teasing from classmates due to her royal title.
It's important to note that when Archie was born in 2018, it was confirmed that he would not receive the HRH title. Nevertheless, it appeared that King Charles intended to allow Archie and Lilibet to use their titles as the grandchildren of the monarch. However, the matter was settled before the release of Prince Harry's memoir, "Spar."
Harry and Meghan's decision to use royal titles for their children has raised questions about their motivations, particularly since they no longer hold official royal roles and reside far from the UK. While they may want their children to have what they consider their birthright, it underscores their ongoing frustrations about being perceived as lesser members of the royal family.
The christening of their daughter, Lilibet, in Montecito, California, was attended by notable figures, but none of the senior members of the royal family were present. This decision to bestow a royal title upon their child came as a surprise to Buckingham Palace and is seen as somewhat ironic, given the couple's distance from royal duties and their penchant for public criticism of the palace.
The update to the Royal website to reflect the new titles of Harry and Meghan's children may signify a willingness to repair relations with the royal family, potentially paving the way for their participation in the king's coronation in May. However, it remains uncertain whether they will choose to attend the event, despite their strengthened royal ties, particularly for the sake of their children.
