On May 6, 2019, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle joyfully announced the arrival of their first child, Prince Archie Harrison.
With excitement bubbling over, Harry shared the news with the media, expressing his happiness about welcoming a baby boy into their lives.
However, what followed was a whirlwind of speculation and rumors surrounding the circumstances of Archie’s birth.
Whispers from Princess Anne hinted at a palace statement claiming that Archie was born via surrogate.
This announcement, however, was quickly retracted, leaving many puzzled.
As if that wasn’t enough, the variations in the children’s appearances—Archie reportedly sporting both blonde and ginger hair—sparked even more intrigue.
Meanwhile, their younger sister Lilibet has been described as having blonde hair, adding to the confusion over the family’s lineage.
The question on many lips is whether Harry and Meghan have adopted or used surrogates for their children.
If so, these children would not hold royal titles, as they would need to be registered by law in both the UK and the USA.
Yet, it appears that neither Archie nor Lilibet has been formally recognized in this way, raising eyebrows and suspicions about their status.
Lady Colin Campbell added fuel to the fire by claiming that an early morning announcement from Kensington Palace stated Archie was born via surrogate.
Despite the palace later attributing this to a typographical error, the damage was done.
Screenshots of the original message circulated widely, stating, “This is a public announcement.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex used the services of a surrogate.
We apologize for any inconvenience.”
The lowercase “we” in the apology was highlighted as the typographical error, but the implications of the announcement were far more significant.
It suggested a level of deception regarding Meghan’s labor timeline, as reports indicated she had already given birth by the time the initial labor announcement was made.
Confusion reigned, with the first announcement claiming she was in labor, only for a subsequent release to confirm the birth at 5:26 AM—over eight hours later.
Critics noted grammatical missteps in both announcements, such as referring to Meghan as “Her Royal Highnesses” and awkward phrasing that muddied the clarity of the information being shared.
Some have gone so far as to label Archie and Lilibet as “fake,” asserting that the royal family is fully aware of this status, with claims that no royal has ever met the children.
Public sentiment seems to align with skepticism.
Recent polling by Express UK revealed that a significant majority of Britons—66%—believe Prince Harry and his children should be removed from the line of succession.
Only 18% of those surveyed felt the Sussexes should retain their rightful place, highlighting a growing disconnect between Harry and the British public.
The poll, conducted among 1,624 adults, showed a surprising consensus across political lines.
Both Tory and Labour voters largely agreed on the issue, with 65% of Conservatives and 66% of Labour supporters wanting Harry excluded from the royal line.
Even divisions over Brexit appeared to dissolve, as 65% of Leavers and 67% of Remainers echoed similar sentiments.
Adding to the royal drama, it’s rumored that King Charles did not consent to give titles to his two youngest grandchildren.
This decision underscores the ongoing tensions within the family.
Earlier this month, the King notably refrained from publicly acknowledging Lilibet’s birthday, a stark contrast to previous years when such gestures were made, especially at the late Queen’s behest.
Commentators suggest that this lack of acknowledgment reflects the strained relationship between the monarch and his son.
The absence of birthday wishes for both Archie and Lilibet could signal a shift in how the royal family interacts with social media and public perception moving forward.
As the saga continues, the questions surrounding Archie and Lilibet’s legitimacy and royal status linger, leaving many to wonder what the future holds for Harry, Meghan, and their children within the British royal narrative.
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