Meghan Markle and Prince Harry do not use the title Earl of Dumbarton for their son Prince Archie, which he was reportedly entitled to when he was born as he is the son of a Duke.
Archie is celebrating his fifth birthday today, May 6, and while he and little sister Princess Lilibet initially did not have royal titles when they were born they inherited them after their grandfather King Charles became monarch.
In March 2023 a Sussex spokesperson said in a statement: “I can confirm that Princess Lilibet Diana was christened on Friday, March 3 by the Archbishop of Los Angeles, the Rev John Taylor.”
This confirmed they had decided to let Archie and Lilibet use the titles Prince and Princess, with the Royal Family website later updated to reflect these changes.
Royal historian Carolyn Harris previously told Town & Country magazine: “Archie will be able to use the title of HRH Prince when Charles becomes King, but it is possible that he will not use this title.
“Archie will not be able to pass the title of Prince or Princess to his children as they will be another generation removed from the sovereign, but the title of Duke of Sussex will pass to Prince Harry’s male line descendants.”
It is not known exactly how the Sussexes will celebrate Archie’s big day today (May 6), but it is likely that they will have arranged a party for him with family and close friends.
Royal expert Tom Quinn told The Mirror about any possible plans: “When it comes to her children’s birthdays, Meghan is almost obsessed with the idea that they should be quiet, very private affairs, with simple games, a birthday cake and ice cream.”
Mr Quinn also had his own insight into the rumoured guest list, saying: “So, for Archie’s birthday, there will be friends from school, Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland and one or two celebrities – any celebrity neighbour with a child the same age, and that includes actors Katie Perry and Orlando Bloom and their daughter Daisy will definitely be invited.”
Last spring Meghan planned a “low-key” birthday party for Archie at home which he enjoyed with his family and his sister Lilibet, who will turn three in June.
Doria Ragland and Meghan’s friend Victoria Jackson were both there, with the Duchess baking a lemon cake for her little boy using lemons from their garden, a source claimed.
