The Duke and Duchess of Suss*x, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, unexpectedly changed a key part of their son Archie’s birth certificate in 2019.
Ever since their union was made public, the family has been in the news and fans have been following every new development with interest.
Just to remind you, Meghan and Harry started dating in 2016 and went public with their romance that same year.
After announcing their engagement in November 2017 and marrying in a televised ceremony at Windsor Castle in 2018, it was clear they were in love.
In 2019, the Duchess gave birth to a son Archie after confirming her first pregnancy the year before.
Meghan’s status as a woman of color has sparked controversy, with tabloids running scathing headlines, even as her involvement in the royal family suggests a future of hope and progress.
Things would no doubt get worse once it was discovered that the parents had altered a crucial document on their son’s birth certificate.
He was born on May 6, 2019, and his birth certificate was amended on June 5 after 11 days.
‘Rachel Meghan Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Suss*x’ is no longer listed as Archie’s mother on his birth certificate; instead,, it reads “Her Royal Highness”.
According to the Sun, “the unprecedented move could be seen as a snub to the Cambridges, who put Kate’s name on her children’s certificates”.
Royal reporter Omid Scobie later released a statement from Meghan’s spokesman, which said: “The Palace has dictated a name change on public documents in 2019.” Later it turned out that this was not true.
“That was not dictated by Meghan, Duchess of Suss*x, or the Duke of Suss*x,” he explains later.
Meghan and Harry’s disagreement appears to be rooted in their decision in 2020 to step back from their duties as senior royals.
After the wedding, they received a barrage of bad news, but the most shocking revelation was yet to come.
The couple had an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey following the birth of their daughter Lilibet, who was named after the late Queen Elizabeth.
Meghan revealed that a member of the royal family made disparaging comments about Archie’s dark skin during her pregnancy.
She added that her mental health was greatly affected by how she was treated, especially by the media.
The pair later decided to live and work in Los Angeles, where they run their non-profit organization Archewell, to escape the limelight.
The decision to change Archie’s birth certificate is just one of many controversial moments in the Duke and Duchess of Suss*x’s journey, which has been closely watched by both the media and the public. While Meghan and Harry’s decision to change the document has been explained as being at the request of the palace, it remains a matter of debate among royal watchers, particularly given the contrast with the birth certificates of other royal children. The couple’s move to step back from royal duties and move to Los Angeles further fueled the narrative of their strained relationship with the royal family.
Their decision to speak out in an interview with Oprah Winfrey revealed deeper issues, particularly the racism Meghan faced and the toll it took on her mental health. With their non-profit organization Archewell and their new life away from the UK spotlight, Meghan and Harry have found a new path for themselves, although their decision continues to fuel debate. Ultimately, the changes made to Archie’s birth certificate highlight the complexity of their relationship with the royal family and how much their personal and public lives have been shaped by the pressures of being in the royal spotlight.