GOOD NEWS: Lilibet officially receives a “new title” from the British royal family when King Charles unexpectedly is hospitalized. William and Kate announce: “Lilibet Diana will become…”
GOOD NEWS: Lilibet officially receives a “new title” from the British royal family when King Charles unexpectedly is hospitalized. William and Kate announce: “Lilibet Diana will become…”
In an unexpected turn of events, Prince William and Kate Middleton have made a significant announcement about their niece, Lilibet Diana. As King Charles was unexpectedly hospitalized, the royal family came together to address important matters, including Lilibet’s future role within the royal lineage. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared that Lilibet Diana, the daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, will now carry the honorary title of “Lady Lilibet Diana.”
The announcement has caught the attention of royal watchers, as it marks a formal recognition of Lilibet’s place within the British monarchy. While the young royal has not been given a full-fledged royal title yet, the gesture indicates a shift in how she will be regarded moving forward. The new title is a sign of unity within the family during a time of uncertainty.
Royal insiders have speculated that this move may be tied to the changing dynamics within the royal family, with King Charles’s health causing concern. William and Kate’s decision may reflect their desire to strengthen the family’s bond and ensure the continuation of their royal legacy.
Why today is particularly significant for Lilibet’s Princess title update
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share two children together
On Wednesday a spokesperson for the Sussexes referred to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s daughter, Lilibet, as a “Princess” for the first time since King Charles ascended the throne.
The surprise announcement is particularly significant considering that it falls on none other than International Women’s Day. While Meghan and Harry are yet to release an official comment, here at HELLO!, we can’t help but notice their subtle nod to the global event which celebrates gender equality, women’s rights and female empowerment.
The revelation came to light in a new update regarding Lilibet’s Christening. Sharing the news, a spokesperson for the Sussexes said: “I can confirm that Princess Lilibet Diana was christened on Friday, March 3 by Rev John Taylor, Bishop of Los Angeles.“
It’s thought the ceremony was small and intimate and took place at Harry and Meghan’s Montecito home in California.
Meghan welcomed Lilibet in 2021
It is understood that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will use their children’s titles in formal settings, but not in everyday conversational use by the couple.
The couple are understood to be keen to not deny their children their birth-right, but to allow them the chance to decide for themselves when older whether to drop or keep using the titles.
Following the late Queen’s heartbreaking death on 8 September, and Charles’ subsequent ascension to the throne, both Archie, three, and Lilibet Diana, one, were officially given the right to be titled Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior royals in 2020
The rules set out by King George V in 1917 meant that Archie and Lilibet, as the children of a son of a sovereign, were automatically made prince and princess, along with the HRH style.
Prince Harry and Meghan have only just unveiled Archie and Lilibet’s new royal monikers – six months after Charles ascended to the throne.
Buckingham Palace said the royal website “will now be updated in due course” to reflect their new titles.
