Concerns were expressed about the implications and appearance of his skin tone. Initially, these concerns were believed to extend to Prince Harry's son not being granted a royal title, effectively preventing him from becoming a prince. However, this notion was later debunked. According to Royal protocol, Archie would only receive the title when his grandfather, Prince Charles, assumes the throne during his coronation in 2023. This development paves the way for Archie to have a future as a prince.
In the captivating interview with Oprah, Meghan also revealed that discussions at the palace about her child's skin color influenced their future. She explained that the palace implicitly indicated there would be no lineage for her child, which was interpreted as an indication that they did not want him to have a prince's title. Meghan further clarified that under rules established by George V in 1917, only the Monarch's children and grandchildren have an automatic right to be a prince or princess and use the title "His Royal Highness." With Charles now assuming the role of King, Archie will have the title of Prince, and his younger sister Lilibet may have the potential title of Princess.
This news arrives at a time when Meghan is primarily focused on building the Sussex brand for herself and Prince Harry in the United States. They continue their work since stepping back from their roles as senior members of the royal family in 2020. While the couple awaits confirmation on whether their $2 million deal with Netflix will be renewed upon its expiration next year, they are actively pursuing other ventures. This includes the relaunch of Meghan's podcast, "Archewell Audio," after her split from a previous deal with Spotify. Meghan expressed her excitement about the re-release of the series on all platforms. The podcast explores labels that attempt to confine, dissect, and sabotage women.
All thirteen episodes will once again be available now that it has been relaunched with Lemonada. Last month, Meghan shared her delight in signing a new contract with Lemonada after canceling Prince Harry's lucrative $2 million deal with the streaming giant Spotify. She stated, "I'm proud to now be able to share that I've joined the amazing team at Lemonada to continue my love of podcasting."
