Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly 'feared' King Charles III delayed their children's U.K. passports due to opposition to their royal titles. The couple considered changing their surname to Spencer out of 'sheer exasperation' over the months-long wait, which was resolved after their lawyers threatened a data subject access request. Buckingham Palace denies any involvement in the delay.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'feared' King Charles delayed their kids' passports over royal titles: report
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly 'feared' King Charles III delayed their children's U.K. passports due to opposition to their royal titles. The couple considered changing their surname to Spencer out of 'sheer exasperation' over the months-long wait, which was resolved after their lawyers threatened a data subject access request. Buckingham Palace denies any involvement in the delay.
Trending- 1 January 2020: Harry and Meghan step down as working royals, no longer use HRH titles.
- 2 After Queen Elizabeth II's death: Sussex children's surnames updated.
- 3 2023: Sussexes announce children will keep HRH titles; royal family website updated.
- 4 Months prior to report: Passport applications for Archie and Lilibet submitted.
- 5 Over five months: Passports blocked with excuses.
- 6 During delay: Prince Harry discusses name change to Spencer with Earl Charles Spencer.
- 7 Shortly before issuance: Sussexes' lawyers send letter threatening data subject access request to the U.K. Home Office.
- 8 Almost six months after submission: Passports for Archie and Lilibet arrive.
- 9 Earlier this week (relative to article): People magazine reports Archie and Lilibet have Mountbatten-Windsor as last names on birth certificates.
- Months-long delay in passport issuance for royal children
- Couple's 'sheer exasperation'
- Consideration of surname change to Spencer
- Legal action threatened by Sussexes' lawyers
- Buckingham Palace denial
- Ongoing public discussion about royal titles and family dynamics
What: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle feared King Charles III delayed their children's U.K. passports due to a dispute over royal titles (HRH). They considered changing their family surname to Spencer out of frustration. The passports were eventually issued after legal pressure.
When: Applications submitted months prior; passports arrived almost six months after submission; delay occurred after Queen Elizabeth II's death; January 2020 (stepped down as working royals); 2023 (children's titles confirmed); earlier this week (relative to article) for People magazine report.
Where: United Kingdom (U.K.), Buckingham Palace.
Why: Alleged opposition from King Charles III to Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet using HRH titles; 'clear reluctance to issue passports'; British officials allegedly 'dragging their feet' because applications included HRH titles.
How: Lengthy, unexplained delay in passport issuance; couple considered changing surname to Spencer; Harry discussed with Earl Charles Spencer; passports issued after lawyers sent a letter threatening a data subject access request to the U.K.'s Home Office.