Lady Colin Campbell and Tom Bower Make Shocking Claims About the Birth of Archie and Lilibet
Royal watchers were left stunned this week as controversial royal commentators Lady Colin Campbell and investigative journalist Tom Bower made explosive claims regarding the birth circumstances of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children, Archie Harrison and Lilibet Diana. During a recent interview, both commentators suggested that there may be more to the birth stories of the Sussex children than the public has been led to believe.
Lady Colin Campbell, known for her outspoken views on the royal family and her multiple books on royal affairs, hinted at “inconsistencies” in the official narrative around the births of Archie (born in 2019) and Lilibet (born in 2021). She questioned why certain details remain unclear, especially regarding the locations and circumstances of Lilibet’s birth in California.
“There are elements of secrecy and irregularity that simply don’t align with standard royal procedure or basic transparency,” Lady C stated. “We still haven’t seen verifiable birth certificates that match the official announcements in both countries. Why the vagueness if there’s nothing to hide?”
Tom Bower, whose biography Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the War Between the Windsors caused a stir with its critical portrayal of the Sussexes, went even further, alleging that questions remain unanswered about the timeline and legal documentation for Lilibet’s birth. “There are discrepancies in what was reported, what was released, and what was withheld,” Bower claimed. “For a couple so eager to be private, they’ve made their public announcements unusually cryptic. That alone raises eyebrows.”
The two commentators also reignited speculation about the Sussex children's royal titles and legitimacy within the royal line of succession. Although both children are now officially recognized as Prince and Princess following King Charles’s ascension, Campbell and Bower insist that the palace’s slow response to updating the royal website was a sign of internal debate over their status.
Critics of Lady C and Bower have dismissed the claims as baseless and fueled by a desire to stir controversy. Supporters of Prince Harry and Meghan have slammed the remarks as invasive and harmful, accusing the commentators of perpetuating conspiracy theories that have already been debunked.
A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has previously addressed such rumors, stating unequivocally that both Archie and Lilibet were born naturally and legally, with full documentation. “The constant questioning of our children’s identities crosses a line,” the couple said in a 2022 statement.
Nonetheless, the comments from Lady C and Bower have reignited online chatter and divided opinion across social media. Some royal followers believe there should be greater transparency from the Sussexes if they wish to retain their royal connections, while others argue the attacks are rooted in racial and cultural bias against Meghan Markle and her biracial children.