Did King Charles Grant Archie and Lilibet Titles
As of the latest public records, King Charles has not granted peerage titles to Archie Mountbatten-Windsor or Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor. The children of Prince Harry and Meghan remain private citizens without courtesy titles from the sovereign. The 1917 Letters Patent, as amended by the 2013 Succession to the Crown Act, limits the use of HRH and princely styles to the children and grandchildren in the male line of the sovereign. UK Government legislation defines these rules clearly.
The 2023 and 2024 Court Circulars and official communications from Buckingham Palace do not list Archie or Lilibet with any title conferred by King Charles. Public records show no Letters Patent or Order in Council granting them a peerage or HRH status. The Royal Family official website confirms the current line of succession and titles without including the Sussex children in the titled ranks.
What Titles Archie and Lilibet Would Receive Under Current Rules
Under the 1917 Letters Patent, the eldest son of the sovereign’s eldest son is automatically entitled to the title of Prince and the style of Royal Highness at birth. Because Prince Harry is the younger son of King Charles, his children do not qualify for those automatic titles unless a new Letters Patent is issued. Forbes analysis of the Letters Patent explains this limitation in detail.
Without a specific grant from the sovereign, Archie is styled as Master Archie Mountbatten-Windsor and Lilibet as Miss Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor in official usage. The family uses the surname Mountbatten-Windsor for informal purposes. BBC reporting notes that any change would require a formal Palace announcement and updated Letters Patent.
How Title Decisions Affect Public Perception and Financial Considerations
The decision not to grant titles affects public perception of the Sussex family’s relationship with the institution. Media coverage consistently references the absence of HRH styles when reporting on Archie and Lilibet, reinforcing the view that they are not working royals. CNBC coverage links title status to the family’s commercial and financial activities.
For the broader royal brand, the consistent application of the 1917 rules provides a clear framework for succession and public duties. Investors and sponsors tracking the monarchy’s public-facing entities look to official announcements for any changes in title grants. SEC filings and public disclosures related to royal-linked commercial entities reflect how title status shapes brand value and partnership decisions.