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Lilibet christened and will be using the title Princess

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miri1985 · 08/03/2023 12:25

What happened to just call me Harry? Why would they want their children to be burdened with titles?

“When reached by PEOPLE, a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said: "I can confirm that Princess Lilibet Diana was christened on Friday, March 3 by the Archbishop of Los Angeles, the Rev John Taylor."

people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-daughter-princess-lilibet-christened-california/

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Octopusmittens · 08/03/2023 15:02

LadyVictoriaSponge · 08/03/2023 12:57

I think this absolutely underlines their desperation to hang on with a death grip to the Royal Family, amazing isn’t it that they want their daughter associated with the toxic, racist, bullying family that they found ‘freedom’ from, all for the dollar, they are utterly shameful the pair of them.

This with bells on

USaYwHatNow · 08/03/2023 15:04

@RecoIIectionsMayVary

"We want privacy! We want privacy!" 😂

jeffgoldblum · 08/03/2023 15:05

Nah it's ok @Eyerollcentral , I hated it too growing up , I was teased as it was perceived ' la de da' , when I grew up !
It's only now that I hear it often that I'm used to it . Although probably wasn't wise to point it out now I think about it!
Hope nobody else notices!

vera99 · 08/03/2023 15:05

Inkpotlover · 08/03/2023 14:00

What exactly are you trying to say here? That the Royals are all secret Nazis at heart? If that's the case, doesn't it make it even more baffling/hypocritical/opportunist of Harry and Meghan to want their children to revel in their Royal titles?

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No I'm not saying that but folks on here are baying to disown Harry for his peccadilloes and impertinence but in a different era one who was to become a senior member of the Royal family thought it fit and was advised so to do to attend the funeral of his sister who was married to a senior Nazi who were undoubtedly the most evil government in human history.

And let's not mention Edward 8th traitorous communications with said Nazis and invocation that the Germans should bomb the British into submission. He should have been hung a traitor, as was Lord Haw Haw, but royals have the get out of jail card, just ask Andrew. No wonder, Harry's had a look at his families history and gone WTAF - I'm out.

www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10659369/Viewers-new-Channel-4-documentary-Edward-VIIIs-treachery-mind-boggling.html

MarshaMelrose · 08/03/2023 15:06

Inkpotlover · 08/03/2023 14:45

It was a very personal nickname that only her parents, sister and Philip used and while H&M of course didn't need permission to use it, they did appropriate it without warning the Queen first. Had I been her, I might have found that a little jarring.

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I think the very fact that the Queen allowed her courtiers to contradict Harry's declaration that he had asked permission and when he denied that the courtiers didn't let it go but carried on reiterating that he'd never asked shows how much she didnt like it. Otherwise she wouldn't have said anything.

Octopusmittens · 08/03/2023 15:06

JenniferBarkley · 08/03/2023 13:07

Plus, with my constant refrain that the whole system is batshit crazy, Harry and Archie remain one tragic accident from the throne until William becomes a grandfather. I think it makes sense for Harry, his DC and anyone in his position in future generations to have the title so that if that eventuality were to arise it wouldn't seem so jarring for them to go from lord/lady to future monarch in a day.

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God forbid

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Eyerollcentral · 08/03/2023 15:08

jeffgoldblum · 08/03/2023 15:05

Nah it's ok @Eyerollcentral , I hated it too growing up , I was teased as it was perceived ' la de da' , when I grew up !
It's only now that I hear it often that I'm used to it . Although probably wasn't wise to point it out now I think about it!
Hope nobody else notices!

It’s only my taste! I think it was VERY popular for a period in my youth and just got sick of hearing it! I have an Irish name but it was obvs the Irish name of my era as every other girl within three years either side of my birth in the locality seemed to have the same name so I hated mine too! Name haters United!

letthemalldoone · 08/03/2023 15:09

Octopusmittens · 08/03/2023 15:02

This with bells on

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Agreed!! They are such a two-faced, grasping pair - using the RF to suit their own nasty agenda! There are no depths to which this couple of hypocrites will not plunge!!

Surely a Princess of the United Kingdom ought to have been baptised in said United Kingdom, not America?

As for the other names aforementioned for other younger Royals - they were never going to be Prince or Princess!!

Howsimplywonderful · 08/03/2023 15:10

A lot of Germans still didn’t know at this point, my brothers friend’s father (non Jewish) ended up in a camp (he was a journalist) before managing to blag his way out and escape the country.

This isn’t to excuse their actions but free speech was eliminated pretty early and special camps were set up for free thinkers - I visited the one just outside Berlin

jeffgoldblum · 08/03/2023 15:10

👍 I know, but were you embarrassed telling people your name when they asked too?
I used to mumble mine !🤣

HamBone · 08/03/2023 15:10

Aintnosupermum · 08/03/2023 14:51

It’s consistent.

I have American citizenship. Titles are not allowed. It was spelled out to me very clearly and I had to sign an additional disclosure that by taking citizenship I would follow this.

Both children were born American so they probably won’t have such an onerous requirement. However, it will not go down well if they use the title.

I have never used my title because, honestly, it’s embarrassing. It means nothing and isn’t something I can monetize without making myself look like a fool. Quite frankly it’s caused a lot of problems and I fight stereotypes all the time. In the workplace, if you come from a family with money it’s assumed you won’t work hard and will stop working after you marry or have children. It’s very career limiting. I’ve fought hard and done well to progress but I work twice as hard as my peers and I don’t wear status symbols to work. No nice watch, no high end bag and no nice shoes. It just creates a rod for my own back. Cole haan, Aldo, Sam Eldeman and Ted Baker suffice and are comfortable. I would like to use my mothers bags but it just rubs people the wrong way.

Yep, naturalized American citizens have to give up any titles when they're granted citizenship, Luckily, I didn't have any to give u😂 but it's clearly stated on the paperwork. That's why Harry will never apply for citizenship as he'll have to give up his.

It's not the same if you're born American, you can have titles bestowed on you.

I agree with PP's that using the children's titles doesn't gel with Harry's claims that growing up as a prince was so damaging. OK, they're growing up in a different country with parents who intend to stay together (although I wouldn't call their family relationships exactly functional!) and will presumably have more freedom, but it's an odd choice to make...unless you're desperate to keep trading on your royal connections, of course. Hmmm....

80sMum · 08/03/2023 15:11

Oh dear! That's embarrassing. I'm embarrassed on their behalf.

twelly · 08/03/2023 15:11

This is just bizarre and a really shows that there is no self awareness. I think the Earl of Wessex (Edward) and Sophie's approach displayed a really appreciation of this issue as he was the son of the ruling sovereign.

Allthegoodnamesarechosen · 08/03/2023 15:12

OutOfChocolate · 08/03/2023 13:36

He is a bishop. It is the same

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I wonder if you would like to inform the Archbishops of Canterbury and York of this interesting development in Church hierarchy? And indeed the Pope, who appoints Roman Catholic Archbishops and Bishops? I expect they will be grateful for your superior knowledge of protocol.

HamBone · 08/03/2023 15:13

Go on, @Aintnosupermum , give us a hint. Are you a princess, Grand Duchess, Countess...? You know MNetter's are a nosy lot. 😁

Eyerollcentral · 08/03/2023 15:14

jeffgoldblum · 08/03/2023 15:10

👍 I know, but were you embarrassed telling people your name when they asked too?
I used to mumble mine !🤣

Lol no not as a child but I have lived away from Ireland for half my life and can now phonetically spell my first and last name on auto pilot! Even a Chinese friend of mine said fgs just come up w an English name like I did!

Wheresthebeach · 08/03/2023 15:14

I think they wanted to be top dogs in all but name and then flounced when it didn’t happen. Hence the rather desperate hanging onto Titles and trading off being Royal.

askmenow · 08/03/2023 15:14

Oh dear who give a f...k ! Just keeps the $$$ rolling in.

MrsMaxDeWinter · 08/03/2023 15:15

HufflePuffllePuff · 08/03/2023 14:40

Is the birth certificate published? She was born in the US so you'd have to access it from there if it is. Have you seen it? You don't 'register' a child's name during a christening. That's what the birth certificate is for.

Wouldn't surprise me at all if so she had been crassly registered on the birth certificate with Princess as a first name to make sure it's on there!

Let's face it both children's names are ridiculous for royal children - Lillibet and Archie. One a stolen nickname (obviously maliciously intended to show the Queen she didn't 'own' that name the same as the word 'royal') and the other sounds like a East End barrow boy. Was Archie registered as Archibald or just Archie does anyone know? If so why give him the name but not call him that?

In fact why does Rachel not use her first name? Has she ever talked about that?

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Re the children's names, you are an unpleasant snob.

But on Meghan's name, I thought it was well known that her father wanted to call her Meghan, and her mother Rachel. Within days of her birth, they both called her Meghan and she was never called Rachel other than on her birth certificate.

Her parents called her Meghan, her teachers, school friends, work colleagues, the entire world calls her Meghan.

So you are excoriating her for not using a name she was never known by ALL her life.

jeffgoldblum · 08/03/2023 15:16

jeffgoldblum · 08/03/2023 15:10

👍 I know, but were you embarrassed telling people your name when they asked too?
I used to mumble mine !🤣

Sorry that was to @Eyerollcentral !

MarshaMelrose · 08/03/2023 15:16

SnottyLottie · 08/03/2023 14:45

Slightly off topic but in regards to Meghan’s style I would say she is very on trend and wears what is considered ‘trendy’ rather than what actually suits her. So at the moment it seems to be relaxed fit, baggy and oversized clothes that don’t really show off her lovely figure and just swamp her.

I prefer her off duty look, she knows how to rock a jeans and blouse combination. And I love love love her in a pencil skirt (that green one in particular). She looked nice in those skinny leather trousers too from the other night too (but I hated the oversized coat).

Maybe it’s just me though, I prefer a more tailored, fitted silhouette.

I think she wears nice clothes, nothing stunning, pretty run of the mill, but I prefer her style to Kate's. The problem with Meghans clothes is they, and her bras, often don't seem to fit. And it looks like she's overwhelmed by them. That's why she looks better in slim trousers and a blouse - clean, fitted lines suit her best. She wore a lovely yellow, below knee, shift dress once. No waistline. Perfect colour and shape for her.

Allthegoodnamesarechosen · 08/03/2023 15:17

OutOfChocolate · 08/03/2023 13:42

Very shit not to have any of your immediate family attending your babies Christening.

Only one baby. Archie has already been christened , in England .

purpledalmation · 08/03/2023 15:19

Meghan and Harry are the king and queen of hypocrisy, so why not add another layer?

Eyerollcentral · 08/03/2023 15:20

Also I’m not an Anglican but certainly traditionally in the Irish version of Catholicism babies didn’t tend to be baptised during lent. I don’t know if the Anglican Church is the same - well obvs they aren’t as the baby has been christened - but there is something quite odd about the timing of the baptism. Why now when the child is quite old for infant baptism certainly in royal terms of protocol? I did think it odd the baby hadn’t been christened by now. I think that’s what makes me think it’s cynically been kept as an ace up their sleeves iyswim?

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