Queen Elizabeth Allegedly Outraged: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Lilibet Naming Controversy Unveiled
New Biography Claims Monarch Was “Angry as I’d Ever Seen Her” Over Public Statement
In a shocking revelation from the forthcoming biography “Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside Story,” it has been alleged that Queen Elizabeth II was furious with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for claiming to have received her approval for naming their daughter Lilibet. The late monarch, according to a royal aide, was “as angry as I’d ever seen her” after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex publicly stated they had sought and received the Queen’s blessing for their second child’s name.
This revelation comes more than two years after a palace insider had told the BBC that Queen Elizabeth was “never asked” for her opinion on the naming of Lilibet before the child’s birth in June 2021. The BBC correspondent Jonny Dymond had reported that the Queen was not consulted, contradicting the Sussexes’ public statement.
Despite the contradictory reports, royal sources later confirmed to Page Six that Prince Harry did speak to his grandmother after Meghan Markle gave birth at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. However, an insider suggested that the conversation might have been more of an informal notification rather than a formal request for permission.
The Sussexes had announced the birth of Lilibet Diana in a statement, expressing gratitude for the love and support they received globally. They stated that Lili was named after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet, and her middle name, Diana, was chosen to honor her late grandmother, The Princess of Wales.
Buckingham Palace, in a statement days later, celebrated Lili’s birth on behalf of the royal family, and Prince William and Kate Middleton also expressed their delight on Twitter.
Despite the public announcements, the alleged controversy over whether the Queen had approved the name has added another layer of complexity to the already tumultuous relationship between the Sussexes and the royal family.
As speculations and controversies continue to surround this royal revelation, fans and media alike eagerly await any response from Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their representatives regarding these latest claims from the upcoming biography.
- Did Queen Elizabeth approve the name Lilibet for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s daughter?
- According to the article, Queen Elizabeth II was allegedly furious because Meghan Markle and Prince Harry claimed to have received her blessing for their daughter Lilibet’s name. However, a palace insider had previously stated that the Queen was “never asked” her opinion on Lilibet’s naming before the child’s birth.
- Did Meghan Markle and Prince Harry actually seek Queen Elizabeth’s permission for the name Lilibet?
- The article mentions conflicting reports. While a palace source confirmed to Page Six that Prince Harry did call and speak to his grandmother after Meghan Markle gave birth, another insider suggested that it was more likely an informal notification rather than a formal request for permission.
- What was the public reaction to the birth of Lilibet Diana?
- Buckingham Palace celebrated Lili’s birth days later in a statement on behalf of the royal family. The spokesperson mentioned that Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Duchess Camilla, Prince William, and Kate Middleton were informed and delighted with the news. Additionally, Prince William and Kate Middleton tweeted their congratulations, expressing their delight at the arrival of baby Lili.