After years of speculation, Buckingham Palace has finally revealed the true identity of Archie and Lilibet, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children, bringing an end to widespread rumors and controversies.
Official documents confirm that while Archie and Lilibet were born with the legal surname Mountbatten-Windsor, reflecting their royal lineage, their status and recognition within the royal family registry have been quietly altered in recent years.
The palace has made subtle but significant changes to official records, removing references that affirm their royal status. This move appears to be a deliberate effort to separate Archie and Lilibet from the formal royal line of succession and privileges traditionally afforded to royals, signaling a shift in how the monarchy views their place within the institution.
Though their birth certificates list them as members of the royal family, updated internal documents exclude them from the official royal family tree maintained by historians and legal authorities. This decision underscores the palace's intent to maintain institutional integrity and manage royal succession amid ongoing conflicts with Harry and Meghan.