After years of speculation and rumors, Buckingham Palace has finally broken its silence on the true identity of Archie and Lilibet, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children.
The palace has confirmed that official legal documents have been prepared and signed, permanently redefining their royal status. The documents remove Archie and Lilibet's claims to royal identity, stripping them of princely and princess titles, ceremonial roles, and places in the line of succession.
This move follows longstanding protocol rooted in a decree made by King George V in 1917, which governs royal bloodlines and titles. The palace emphasizes that this is not about personal grievances but strict adherence to constitutional rules. Archie and Lilibet will henceforth be considered commoners without royal privileges, growing up outside the formal royal framework primarily in California.
This decision represents a clear message that royal status is granted by tradition and law rather than personal narrative or media influence. It underscores that even royal blood does not guarantee recognition if it conflicts with established royal rules.