Meghan Markle’s recent outrage over Princess LeBriatrice being granted a rare privilege by the late queen has ignited a storm of criticism surrounding the name of Lilibet.
The British royal family, particularly the Windsors, remains a topic of global fascination.
Recent years have been marked by significant events such as changes in titles and the birth of royal babies.
Earlier this year, Princess Eugenie welcomed a son named Ernest George with her husband Jack Brooksbank, adding to the growing number of royal cousins starting their own families.
This new generation of royals has captured substantial public interest.
This week, a story resurfaced concerning the late Queen’s role in royal births.
Queen Elizabeth held significant influence in the welcoming of new royal members, a tradition likely to be passed down to King Charles.
It is reported that she was the first to be informed upon the birth of a royal baby and had the authority to suggest changes to the chosen baby name if she deemed it unfit.
Princess Beatrice’s name underwent such a modification, originally intended to be Annabelle until the Queen suggested Beatrice instead.
The name change was well-received by family members, satisfying both the royal criteria and Sarah Ferguson’s desire for uniqueness.
In contrast, when Meghan and Harry decided to name their daughter Lily after the Queen, controversy erupted over the choice of name.
Many viewed Lily as a diplomatic issue within the British royal family.
Meghan had reportedly sought permission from the Queen to use her childhood nickname, Lilibet, but received no response.
The decision to name their daughter Lilibet was seen as contentious by some, with accusations of disrespect and intrusion into the Queen’s personal history.
Author Tom Quinn, known for his work on the Royal Family, described the naming of their daughter Lilibet as a sensitive decision.
While Meghan and Harry may have intended it as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth, critics perceived it as an attempt to assert their royal connections as they settled in the United States.
The use of Lilibet as a name caused discomfort among older members of the royal family, with former royal butler Paul Burrell revealing that the Queen had arranged a small celebration for Lilibet’s first birthday on June 4th, 2022, which Meghan and Harry allegedly missed.
Burrell recounted the Queen’s confusion and disappointment over the couple’s abrupt departure to the U.S. without bidding her farewell.
The Queen had prepared a birthday cake for Lilibet with a candle that went unlit, symbolizing the absence of the young family.
The perceived snub left the Queen puzzled and hurt, raising questions about the couple’s respect for royal traditions and etiquette.
The incident highlighted tensions within the royal family and added fuel to the ongoing discussions surrounding Meghan and Harry’s decisions and their impact on the monarchy.