Yes, Archie and Lilibet are technically Prince and Princess, as grandchildren of the monarch, but they do not use the "His/Her Royal Highness" (HRH) style, a status their parents chose to forgo, though there have been reports King Charles or Prince William might issue Letters Patent to formalize their status as Prince/Princess without the HRH, aligning with the Sussexes' non-working royal status, creating ongoing discussion about their future titles.
When their grandfather King Charles ascended the throne in 2022, both children were permitted to use the titles prince and princess. However, the family did not utilize them until Lilibet's christening in 2023. Prior to this, their royal names were styled as Master Archie and Miss Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor.
Prince William is preparing to strip Meghan Markle of her HRH title once he becomes king, as tensions within the royal family escalate.
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet
Meghan and Harry's kids, Princess Archie and Princess Lilibet, will also reportedly lose their prince/princess titles when William is king due to the fact that they aren't in line to be working royals (and again, William only wants working members of the royal family to use titles).
But as for them deciding whether they want to become working royals in the future, it's not likely to happen. “Under the next reign, roles for Archie and Lili as working royals are unlikely,” writes royal editor Roya Nikkhah in the Sunday Times. Instead, William plans to continue to streamline the monarchy further.
However, no paternity test has been undertaken and there is no evidence that Harry is not a Windsor. Anderson's book however is still stoking the rumours ten years on, he names witnesses who in fact say Diana and Hewitt were lovers before, not after, Harry was born.
Meghan Markle's name was removed from Archie Harrison's birth certificate in 2019, changing it from "Rachel Meghan The Duchess of Sussex" to just "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex," as a move to align with royal protocol, similar to Princess Diana's birth certificate, though it sparked rumors of a "snub" to Kate Middleton and was described by Meghan's spokesperson as a Palace directive, not her own choice, adding complexity to royal naming conventions.
"Long ago Queen Elizabeth made it clear that Harry and Meghan would keep their titles but not be addressed using the HRH honorific - the same punishment that was meted out to Princess Diana after her divorce from Charles," Andersen explained.
Meghan Markle has jumped 11 points in new polling data partially recovering from a major slump in her U.S. popularity during the first half of 2025. The Duchess of Sussex's fan base crashed 13 points during two quarters, according to ratings data from YouGov, while those who disliked her also increased in number.
Meghan Markle revealed she experienced postpartum preeclampsia, a rare and serious medical condition involving high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine after childbirth, which she described as a "huge medical scare". She shared this personal health battle on her podcast, highlighting the challenges of managing a life-threatening condition while navigating new motherhood privately, an experience she shares with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd.
Losing it would feel like being written out of the story entirely,” a source said. Whatever happens, for now, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle still retain their titles and likely would at least until Prince William ascends to the throne.
Will Beatrice and Eugenie still be princesses? Andrew's daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie, will continue to have the title of princess. They have been entitled to these titles since birth because they are grandchildren of a monarch – and there will be no change to the line of succession.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's departure from public life began when he surrendered his Duke of York title in October 2025. In the weeks that followed, King Charles III stripped him of his remaining titles, military honors, and HRH styling.
Can Meghan use the 'HRH' title? It was agreed upon with Queen Elizabeth at the time that neither Meghan nor Harry would use HRH titles. Here's a statement released by Buckingham Palace in January, 2020: "The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the royal family."
Meghan Markle has revealed she has an 'amazing' nanny for her children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, who has been with the family for five years. The Duchess of Sussex said the nanny regularly takes her son and daughter to their different schools 🎥The Jamie Kern Lima show .
In December 2021, the first photograph of Lilibet was released to the public as a Christmas card from her parents. Lilibet met her great-grandmother Elizabeth II and grandfather Charles in-person for the first time when the family travelled to London for Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee in June 2022.
While "nicest" is subjective, polls consistently show Prince William and Princess Catherine (Kate) as the most popular and positively viewed royals, often praised for their warmth, dedication, and resilience, with Princess Anne frequently cited for her down-to-earth, no-nonsense, and hardworking nature, making her a strong contender for "nicest" in terms of perceived authenticity.
In fact, one celebrity stylist Rochelle White suggests that one of the reasons why Meghan Markle might be wearing clothes that are often ill-fitting on her is because she is getting free clothes from smaller fashion houses, like Austrian designer St. Agni.
Beyoncé has shown consistent, powerful support for Meghan Markle, praising her "courage and leadership" after the Oprah interview and calling her a "Melanated Mona" in a symbolic gesture at the 2019 Brit Awards. The music power couple recreated their Louvre "Apeshit" video in front of a portrait of Meghan, signaling solidarity against media scrutiny, and Beyoncé later texted Meghan, telling her she was "selected to break generational curses".
No, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle did not sign a prenuptial agreement (prenup) before their 2018 wedding, following royal tradition, as prenups are uncommon in the UK and less legally binding than in the U.S., with Harry reportedly believing in the marriage's permanence, although sources suggested Meghan was happy to sign one to show good intentions; Kensington Palace called the matter private.
As of now, the odds are as follows:
Meghan Markle revealed she experienced postpartum preeclampsia, a rare and serious medical condition involving high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine after childbirth, which she described as a "huge medical scare". She shared this personal health battle on her podcast, highlighting the challenges of managing a life-threatening condition while navigating new motherhood privately, an experience she shares with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd.
Though King Charles has never publicly referred to the Duchess of Sussex by this moniker, it's thought he used to call her "tungsten." This term, referring to a hard and brittle metal with the highest melting point of any known element, is seen as a testament to Meghan's strength and resilience.
"We both had very similar experiences — though we didn't know each other at the time — with postpartum, and we both had preeclampsia. Postpartum preeclampsia," Meghan shared. Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex with Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie.