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Harry and Meghan ‘feared King delayed children’s passports over HRH titles’

In 2023, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle experienced a nearly six-month delay in obtaining British passports for their two children, Archie and Lilibet, amid suggestions that the process was complicated by the inclusion of their royal titles.
The delays reportedly stemmed from the use of the children’s royal titles and the Sussex surname on the passport applications following King Charles's accession in 2022.
Harry considered changing their surname to Spencer, his late mother's maiden name, after frustrations over the stalled process, and discussed this with his uncle Earl Spencer.
According to a source, the King was opposed to Archie and Lili using royal titles, especially the HRH style, while Buckingham Palace denied any involvement in the passport application delays.
The passports were eventually issued, affirming the children’s birthright royal titles, and the Sussexes intend for their children to decide if they wish to become working royals in the future.

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