Royal Fallout: Meghan and Harry Face Fresh Heartbreak as Archie and Lilibet’s Titles Delayed — New Book Reveals Tensions Inside the Palace

The British royal family is once again the subject of global headlines as revelations from a new royal biography expose deep emotional wounds within the Sussex household. In Endgame, the newly released book by royal correspondent Omid Scobie, startling details emerge surrounding the long-delayed recognition of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, as official members of the royal family.

Although Harry and Meghan have repeatedly stated they are happy with their new lives in California, the book suggests otherwise — particularly when it comes to how their children have been treated by the Crown.

Six Months of Silence: The Title That Never Came

Under traditional royal protocol, the children of a monarch’s son are granted the titles of Prince and Princess. When King Charles III ascended the throne following Queen Elizabeth II’s passing in September 2022, it was expected that the Sussex children’s titles would be updated automatically. However, Scobie reveals that it took six long months before their new titles appeared on the official Buckingham Palace website.

The delay reportedly caused significant emotional distress for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who felt sidelined and unfairly treated. According to the book, King Charles was initially hesitant to officially address the matter of his grandchildren’s titles. It wasn’t until early 2023, after direct conversations with Prince Harry, that the King agreed to formalize the update. Even then, confirmation was delivered informally via the King’s press secretary, leaving the Sussexes feeling that their children were being treated as an afterthought.

“Not Treated the Same” — A Painful Comparison

The drawn-out process led Harry and Meghan to reflect deeply on what they saw as unequal treatment compared to Prince William and Princess Kate’s children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. A close friend of the couple shared with Scobie that this perceived disparity has been particularly difficult for them to accept.

Though they’ve stepped away from royal duties, the Sussexes have remained highly sensitive to how their children are viewed within the monarchy. To Harry and Meghan, the lack of urgency in recognizing their children’s royal status is seen not merely as a bureaucratic oversight, but as an indicator of deeper institutional bias.

A Reign Begins: Final Moments of the Queen Revealed

Alongside revelations about Archie and Lilibet’s titles, Endgame also paints a poignant picture of the final days of Queen Elizabeth II. Scobie provides a detailed account of September 8, 2022, when the Queen passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle. Present at her bedside were her two eldest children, Charles and Princess Anne, who stayed with her throughout her last night.

Other members of the royal family, including Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, Sophie, and Prince William, reportedly rushed to Balmoral in her final hours. Despite her declining health, Queen Elizabeth had remained devoted to her duties, famously overseeing the transition of UK Prime Ministers — from Boris Johnson to Liz Truss — just two days before her death. According to Scobie, her parting words to aides reflected her lifelong sense of duty: “It’s my job.”

Race Controversy Reignites: Skin Color Comments Reexamined

One of the most explosive segments of Endgame revisits a controversy that first came to light during Harry and Meghan’s 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey — the claim that a senior royal expressed concern about the potential skin color of their then-unborn son, Archie.

In the new book, Scobie alleges that not one, but two members of the royal family made such comments. While legal constraints prevent him from publicly naming the individuals involved, Scobie confirms that the names were revealed in private correspondence between Meghan and King Charles after the Oprah interview.

Scobie also states that King Charles was deeply affected when he learned how hurt Meghan had been by the comments. As a result, the King reportedly reached out in an attempt to ease tensions and open the lines of communication. Though efforts were made, it’s clear that differences still remain between the Sussexes and the royal household.

From “Working Royals” to Outsiders

The tensions laid bare in Endgame serve to highlight the complex position Harry and Meghan now occupy: royal by birth and title, yet emotionally and institutionally estranged from the monarchy. Their transition from working royals to private citizens has been fraught with emotional and political landmines, as this latest controversy surrounding Archie and Lilibet shows.

The royal family’s alleged hesitancy to act swiftly regarding the children’s titles only fueled the couple’s sense of exclusion. For Meghan and Harry, who have built their brand around family, equality, and modern values, the ordeal served as a reminder of the traditions and hierarchies they’ve tried so hard to escape.

The Future of the “Post-Royals”

While Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have clearly shifted their focus to life in the United States — with media deals, philanthropic ventures, and their Archewell Foundation — royal issues continue to follow them. From legal battles in the UK over security to family rifts and strained public appearances, their role on the global stage is anything but simple.

Scobie’s Endgame paints a complex portrait of a family in crisis, a monarchy undergoing transition, and a couple still struggling to reconcile their past with their present. Whether their children will one day step into royal roles or fully embrace a life outside of it remains to be seen.

Royal by Name, Not by Treatment?

The revelation that Archie and Lilibet’s titles were delayed for months — despite being entitled to them by protocol — has reignited debates about fairness, bias, and inclusion within the British monarchy. While King Charles eventually formalized their titles, the emotional impact of the delay lingers.

With Endgame bringing these revelations to light, the questions facing the royal family and the Sussexes are more urgent than ever. Is the monarchy willing to evolve with the times — or will its rigid traditions continue to alienate even its own blood?

As Meghan builds her media empire and Harry pursues causes close to his heart, the shadows of their royal past continue to follow them — reminding the world that titles may be given, but respect must be earned.