In an interview with the Daily Mail, Lady C asserted that Meghan and Harry didn't seek the Queen's permission for using her nickname. Rather, they informed her after the fact. She criticized them as "shameless and dishonest," emphasizing they exploited the Queen's name for their own benefit, all the while misleading the public. Lady C went on to claim that the Queen was deeply hurt by their decision, as Lilibet was a name shared intimately with her late husband, Prince Philip, since their early courtship.
Expressing the Queen's sentiments, Lady C conveyed that Meghan and Harry's choice violated her privacy and dignity, feeling they had taken something precious for their own agenda, betraying her trust. Lady C hinted that the use of the Queen's nickname was a strategic move to exploit her popularity, deflecting from the fallout of their Oprah Winfrey interview in March 2021, laden with allegations against the royal family and British media.
Furthermore, Lady C disclosed that the public's reaction to the name choice was predominantly negative. Many Royal fans and commentators expressed displeasure, accusing the couple of disrespect and hypocrisy. They argued that Meghan and Harry disregarded the Queen's feelings, using her name as a publicity stunt and a bargaining chip, contradicting their claims of desiring privacy and independence.
The naming controversy widened the divide between Meghan and Harry and the rest of the royal family. The King, particularly affected by his son's estrangement, attempted reconciliation but faced minimal response. Despite offering to meet and connect with their children, he was rebuffed or ignored. Realizing the entrenched choice made by Meghan and Harry, he opted to respect their decision, giving them space while harboring hope for a future return to the royal fold. Meanwhile, he committed to focusing on his own role and duties, leading the royal family and the monarchy.
