Report suggests potential barrier for movement of Harry and Meghan's offspring at the royal court.
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Prince Harry and Meghan's Passport P toubles for Archie and Lilibet
It seems that getting passports for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's kids, Archie (6) and Lilibet (4), wasn't as easy as they thought. According to the "Guardian," it usually takes about three weeks to get a new passport. However, in their case, it took three times longer, with no sign of the travel documents for the little ones. The "Guardian" also mentions that the Sussexes attempted to set up an appointment with the office, only to have it cancelled at the last minute.
Royal Family Interference?An insider close to the couple suggested that Meghan and Harry believe the British authorities and, ultimately, the royal family, may have put the brakes on the completion of the passports for Archie and Lilibet. The source claimed the King didn't want the children to carry the titles, particularly HRH (His/Her Royal Highness), and once the British passports were printed, it would be the first and potentially only legal proof of these names.
Harry and Meghan relinquished the HRH title upon their resignation as working royals. However, they wished to preserve the titles for their children, hoping to give them the option to stand in the limelight or live a life away from the public eye.
A Name Change?The anonymous source further stated that Harry and Meghan are now considering adopting Lady Diana's maiden name, Spencer. This move could certainly create more distance.
Buckingham Palace only commented to the "Guardian": "We do not comment on private matters concerning the children of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex."
(our website, SW)Sussexes' Passport Problems: What's Behind the Delays and Possible Royal Family Involvement?
It appears that the delays in the passport applications for Archie and Lilibet could be due to several reasons:
- Use of Royal Titles: The delay might be due to the use of the HRH (His/Her Royal Highness) titles and the surname "Sussex" on the applications, as the royal family may have resisted officially recognizing these titles on legal documents like passports.
- King's Reluctance: There was reportedly reluctance from King Charles about allowing the children to carry these titles, particularly HRH, as legal proof of their names would be established through the passports.
- Technical Issues and System Failures: The delays were initially attributed to "technical issues" and "systems failures," but the couple suspected their applications might have been intentionally blocked due to royal family concerns.
The delayed passport applications for Archie and Lilibet could potentially be connected to the familial dynamic, as Harry and Meghan believe the royal family might have influenced the British authorities to postpone their kids' travel documents due to their objection to the children carrying royal titles. As the couple considers adopting Diana Spencer's maiden name, it seems they're seeking to build a family lifestyle away from the royal entertainment and public scrutiny typically associated with celebrities. The complex relationship between the Sussexes and the royal family continues to draw attention, leaving many wondering about the royals' involvement in the Sussexes' passport troubles.
