Harry and Meghan news latest: King Charles grants Prince Edward Duke of Edinburgh title amid coronation plans
Will Harry and Meghan Attend King Charles’ Coronation?
Prince Edward has been created the new Duke of Edinburgh, taking on his late father’s title.
A statement from Buckingham Palace said he would accept the title from today, March 10, his 59th birthday.
His wife Sophie, the former Countess of Wessex, is now the Duchess of Edinburgh and their 15-year-old son James, Viscount Severn, is the new Earl of Wessex.
Buckingham Palace has officially updated the Royal Family’s website to reflect the new titles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s children.
Formerly known as Master Archie and Miss Lilibet, the follow-up page on the website now lists the children as Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet of Sussex.
The couple christened their daughter Lilibet in a small ceremony in Montecito, California last week.
Questions about whether the couple will attend the King and Queen Consort’s coronation still hang over the occasion.
A spokesman for Harry and Meghan said: The times that they have received “email correspondence” about the coronation, but no decision has been announced as to whether or not to accept the invitation.
Harry and Meghan’s children Archie and Lilibet were given the royal titles of Prince and Princess
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan’s children will be officially named Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, it has been confirmed.
The confirmation comes after Lilibet was christened Princess Lilibet Diana at a ceremony in California on Friday (March 3).
It is understood that the King knew beforehand that the Sussexes intended to name their daughter Princess Lili and that there had been correspondence to that effect.
Originally, Lilibet, one, and her older brother Archie, three, were not given HRH titles at birth due to their position in the line of succession. At the time of their birth, they were the great-grandchildren of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Ellie MuirMarch 10, 2023 2:00 p.m
‘No Royals Present’ at Sussexe’s Daughter Lilibet’s California Christening
King Charles III and the Prince of Wales were reportedly absent from the christening of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s daughter Lilibet Diana.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex christened the 21-year-old in an intimate ceremony at their home in Montecito, California last Friday (March 3), but senior members of the royal family were absent.
This was announced by a spokesman for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex People: “I can confirm that Princess Lilibet Diana was christened by the Archbishop of Los Angeles, Rev. John Taylor, on Friday, March 3.”
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Ellie MuirMarch 10, 2023 12:58 p.m
Sarah Ferguson says she has no judgment on Harry and Meghan
Sarah Ferguson has revealed she “doesn’t judge” Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and the path they have chosen as she reflects on the judgment she has faced “everyone”. [her] Life”.
The Duchess of York, 63, spoke candidly about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to step down from their royal roles and move to California, as well as their own experiences being judged, in a recent interview with People.
Chelsea Rischel Reports:
Kate NgMarch 10, 2023 12:00 p.m
King Charles and William ‘absent’ at California christening of Sussexe’s daughter Lilibet
King Charles III and the Prince of Wales were reportedly absent from the christening of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s daughter Lilibet Diana.
People reports that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex held a christening for the 21-year-old in an intimate ceremony at their home in Montecito, California last Friday (March 3).
Kate NgMarch 10, 2023 11:00 am
The palace has ‘included’ Sussexes in the seating charts for the coronation as the couple ‘expected’ to attend the ceremony
Buckingham Palace staff have been told the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to attend the King’s coronation, it has been reported.
Harry and Meghan will be included in all arrangements including cars, seating at Westminster Abbey and food, the Daily Mail said.
The couple, who have begun using the titles prince and princess for their children in an “alignment” with the palace on the matter, have yet to confirm whether they will attend the historic ceremony on May 6.
It is understood there is no news from the Sussex camp as to whether they will be present at Charles and the Queen Consort’s coronation.
Ellie MuirMarch 10, 2023 09:50
Harry and Meghan’s ‘factually inaccurate’ statement on Lilbet’s christening
Good morning Britain Hostess Kate Garraway has pointed out a factual inaccuracy in the statement from representatives of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announcing the christening of their one-year-old daughter Lilibet.
The statement read: “I can confirm that Princess Lilibet Diana was christened on Friday March 3 by the Archbishop of Los Angeles, Rev. John Taylor.”
During the Thursday installment of Good morning BritainHowever, host Garraway claimed the statement contained a “factual inaccuracy”.
Speaking alongside Ben Shepherd on Thursday’s show, Garraway explained, “They have issued a statement saying that Princess Lillibet was christened by the Bishop of Los Angeles last Friday.”
She continued, “But actually in the statement they called him the Archbishop of Los Angeles, which is factually inaccurate and you just think, my goodness, someone so keen on accuracy and representation – it seems so unhelpful that such things are wrong.”
“You’re worried the Sussexes aren’t particularly helping each other, aren’t you?” she added.
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Harry and Meghan’s ‘factually inaccurate’ statement on Lilbet’s christening
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Ellie MuirMarch 10, 2023 09:29
King Charles bestows the title of Duke of Edinburgh on Prince Edward
The monarch bestowed the title on the former Earl of Wessex on the occasion of Edward’s 59th birthday on Friday.
Sophie, the former Countess of Wessex, is now the Duchess of Edinburgh and her 15-year-old son James, Viscount Severn, is the new Earl of Wessex.
my colleague Kate Ng has more here.
Prince Edward was bestowed the title of Duke of Edinburgh
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Ellie MuirMarch 10, 2023 09:22
Sarah Ferguson says she can ‘support’ Prince Andrew financially after Royal Lodge eviction reports
Sarah Ferguson has addressed reports that her ex-husband Prince Andrew was asked to leave his residence at Royal Lodge and was offered the keys to Harry and Meghan’s former home, Frogmore Cottage.
Her comments come as she promotes her new novel. Ellie Muir has the whole story:
Kate NgMarch 9, 2023 5:30 p.m
Rebel Wilson claims Meghan Markle is ‘not as cool’ as Prince Harry
Rebel Wilson has described the Duchess of Sussex as “not as cool” or “naturally warm” as her husband, the Duke of Sussex.
The Pitch perfect Star recalled their first encounter with the royal couple, which she says was through a mutual friend who is a polo player.
Find out what Wilson had to say:
Kate NgMarch 9, 2023 4:30 p.m
Prince Harry reveals how the lack of physical affection during his childhood affected his children’s upbringing
Prince Harry has spoken out about the lack of physical affection he received during his childhood and how it affects him as a father today.
Last Saturday, during a live-streamed conversation, the Duke of Sussex spoke to Dr. Gabor Maté on his four-year-old son Archie and his one-year-old daughter Lilibet, whom he shares with his wife Meghan Markle. The conversation focused on mental health awareness and personal healing.
Kate NgMarch 9, 2023 3:30 p.m