Since his birth in 2019, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's son, Archie, has largely remained shielded from the public eye.
Despite his parents' significant media presence, both Archie and his sister, Lilibet, have been kept out of the limelight. Upon examining Archie's publicly available birth certificate, royal enthusiasts quickly noticed a peculiar detail. The official document identifies Harry as "His Royal Highness Henry Charles Albert David Duke of Sussex," notably omitting the title "Prince."
This omission puzzled many, especially since Prince William and Prince Charles were both referred to as "Prince" on their children's birth certificates. For instance, on the birth certificates of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, William is listed as "His Royal Highness Prince William Arthur Philip Louis Duke of Cambridge." Similarly, Charles was styled as "His Royal Highness Prince Charles Philip Arthur George Prince of Wales" on the birth certificates of both William and Harry.
Archie's birth certificate also revealed previously undisclosed details about his birth. It confirmed that Meghan gave birth at London's private Portland Hospital, contradicting earlier reports of a home birth. Meghan is named as "Rachel Meghan Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex," with her occupation listed as "Princess of the United Kingdom."
The couple welcomed their baby boy at 5:26 a.m. on Monday, May 6th. Buckingham Palace issued an official statement confirming Prince Harry's presence at the birth and added that the Duchess's mother, Doria Ragland, who was overjoyed by the arrival of her first grandchild, was with their Royal Highnesses at Frogmore Cottage.
On June 4th, 2021, Harry and Meghan celebrated the birth of their second child, a daughter named Lilibet Diana, in Santa Barbara. Notably, Harry used his HRH title on the birth certificate, with his surname listed as "HRH" and his first name as "The Duke of Sussex." Meghan Markle's name appears as her birth name, "Rachel Markle," with Meghan being a middle name. This revelation caused a stir, as the couple had been previously informed that they could no longer use their HRH titles after stepping back from royal duties in early 2020.
According to a video by Paula M on YouTube, she called the Palace seeking confirmation regarding the doctors who attended Archie's birth and the hospital where it occurred. Surprisingly, she was informed that emails weren't accepted and was directed to submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the House of Commons.
Following the instructions provided, she promptly submitted the request to Parliament. However, due to the dissolution of Parliament, there was a delay in processing FOIA requests. Despite this hurdle, she eventually received a response that left her utterly astounded. It appeared that Charles's office continued to undermine Diana's credibility even amidst attempts to reconcile the relationship following revelations in Andrew Morton's book.
Understanding the legal requirements for inclusion in the line of succession as outlined in the Succession to the Crown Act 2013 was essential. Yet, the response she received from Parliament indicated a glaring lack of documentation regarding Archie's birth. Historically, strict protocols were in place to ensure the legitimacy of royal births, with the Home Secretary present as a witness. However, it seemed these safeguards were overlooked in Archie's case. Despite assurances of transparency, the absence of vital documentation raised serious questions about Archie's inclusion in the line of succession.
She replied to Parliament, stressing the need for clarity and accountability. It was crucial to uphold the integrity of the succession process and ensure that all legal requirements were met. She pledged to persist in pursuing this matter diligently, seeking answers and holding those responsible accountable.
