Archie Mountbatten-Windsor- the Son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Archie Mountbatten-Windsor- the Son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

From key trends to fundamental details, understand everything about Archie Mountbatten-Windsor- the Son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in our latest feature.

Why was Archie Mountbatten-Windsor not given a title?

Archie had the option of being named “Earl of Dumbarton.” But Harry and Meghan said no for fear. First, it could lead to bullying. Moreover, they didn’t like the idea of Archie being called the Earl of Dumbarton because it began with the word ‘dumb,’ and they were worried about how that might look.

Will Archie Mountbatten-Windsor become a prince?

Archie Mountbatten-Windsor is entitled to become a prince after the accession of King Charles III.

Will Archie Mountbatten-Windsor have a royal title?

Archie can have a royal title once his grandfather, Charles, ascends the throne.

Why wasn’t Archie made a prince?

Archie wasn’t made a prince because of a letter patent issued by King George V in November 1917. As per the letter, the great-grandchildren of the monarch would no longer be princes or princesses, except for the eldest son of the Prince of Wales.

Why is Louis a prince and not Archie?

Under the protocol laid by King George V, Archie’s cousins- Charlotte and Louis- would not have received the title of prince and princess. However, in December 2012, the Queen also issued a letter patent stating that all Prince William’s children would be entitled to be princes or princesses and get the HRH title.

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