Meghan and Harry pictured with their children in 2021 (Image: Alexi Lubomirski)
and ‘s decision to publicly use royal titles for their children has been deemed as “odd” by one leading royal expert.
The couple, who now reside in California, have two children – , 5, and a three-year-old daughter .
Despite not being working royals themselves, the couple have wished for their children to use the ‘prince’ and ‘princess’ titles.
The couple moved to America with their young son – who was, at the time, less than a year-old. Meghan and Harry welcomed their daughter in June 2021.
Although they had previously decided against using royal titles for their children, shortly after Lilibet’s christening in early 2023, the couple confirmed that their son and daughter would now be titled as ‘prince’ and ‘princess’.
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Harry and Meghan, who tied the knot in 2018, were reportedly keen not to deny their children of their birthright.
This move has since raised eyebrows, especially as the couple had railed against royal life in several bombshell interviews since stepping down as senior working royals at the start of 2020.
Speaking to the , former royal correspondent Jennie Bond said: “I can understand Harry and Meghan wanting their children to have their birthright, even though they have turned their backs on life in the UK.”
But she added: “What I find rather odd is their public use of these titles while the children are so young – and so estranged from their family and heritage.
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Meghan and Harry welcomed their son in 2019 and their daughter in 2021 (Image: Netflix/Harry and Meghan)
“Both Harry and Meghan have made it clear that they found royal life deeply uncomfortable, so it’s hard to think they would ever want it for their children. But they are probably right to keep all options open for them.”
She then compared Archie and Lilibet to the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh’s two children, Lady Louise Windsor, 21, and James, Earl of Wessex, 17.
Ms Bond added: “I think it might have been better for them to keep the titles private as Edward and Sophie kept their children’s HRH status private until and unless the children decide to use them.
“There’s no doubt that a royal title carries a good deal of kudos, especially in the States, and has a commercial and social value. So they are protecting their children’s interests – even if it does seem a touch cynical.”